SPEAKER

Giuseppina Bavasso

Regional Vice President Human Resources EAME
Hyatt International (Europe Africa Middle East) LLC

As Regional Vice President Human Resources for Hyatt International EAME, Giuseppina provides strategic support for operating hotels through the management of talent acquisition, recruitment as well as leading learning and development programmes. In conjunction, the hospitality professional oversees the opening of new hotels including hiring, selection, recruitment of General Managers and creation of preliminary staffing guidelines. Boasting over 20 years’ experience in the Hospitality sector, she started her journey with the Hyatt family in 2000 as Assistant to the General Manager, Grand Hyatt Berlin. Her next career steps led her to Park Hyatt Zurich and the Hyatt International Regional Offices in Zurich and Dubai. During her time she has had the opportunity to work with strong Hyatt leaders, colleagues and team members who inspire, trust and care for others. A collaborative, hands-on and caring leader, Giuseppina is focused on nurturing relationships and via her role continually puts into practice Hyatt’s purpose – to care for people so they can be their best. Giuseppina was the first Leadership Committee member to have been employed part-time in a Hyatt hotel, during her time at Park Hyatt Zurich in 2007 – a pioneer flexible work arrangement supported by Hyatt, aimed to retain, attract and develop emerging leaders. In her spare time, Giuseppina enjoys travelling and scuba diving with her family.