Mövenpick Hotels & Resorts has appointed experienced human resources professional, Abdul Rahman Al-Harbi, as its new director of Saudization.

With more than 14 years of experience, Al-Harbi is now responsible for leading the Swiss hospitality firm’s Saudization strategy, which is in line with the Kingdom’s Vision 2030.

This includes leading Mövenpick’s Saudization programs and practices across its 11 current and five upcoming properties in Saudi Arabia.

“Mövenpick has made strong headway with its Saudization strategy to date and appointing a director of Saudization will further enhance and streamline our activities in this area, ensuring we continue to employ more Saudi talent in a variety of roles and provide them with accelerated career progression opportunities,” said Alex Rawson, VP human resources Middle East and Africa, Mövenpick Hotels & Resorts.