What Happened?
Orlando, FL-based Hard-Rock-Cafe-International Appointed Sharon Glees as Senior Vice President Human Resources
About the Company
Hard Rock International (HRI) is one of the most globally recognized companies with venues in 68 countries spanning 239 locations that include owned/licensed or managed Hotels, Casinos, Rock Shops®, Live Performance Venues and Cafes. HRI also launched a joint venture named Hard Rock Digital in 2020; an online sportsbook, retail sportsbook and internet gaming platform. Beginning with an Eric Clapton guitar, Hard Rock owns the world’s largest and most valuable collection of authentic music memorabilia at more than 86,000 pieces, which are displayed at its locations around the globe. In 2021, Hard Rock International was awarded the Top Employer in the Travel & Leisure, Gaming, and Entertainment Industry by Forbes and also designation as a US Best Managed Company by Deloitte Private and The Wall Street Journal. In 2020, Hard Rock was honored as one of Forbes Magazine’s Best Employers for Diversity and a Top Employer for women two years in a row in addition to one of the top performing hotel brands in J.D. Power’s North America Hotel Guest Satisfaction Study for the second consecutive year. Hard Rock destinations are located in international gateway cities, including its two most successful flagship properties in Florida and home to the world’s first Guitar Hotel® in South Florida, Global Gaming’s 2020 Property of the Year. The brand is owned by HRI parent entity The Seminole Tribe of Florida.
About the Person
Sharon guides the team responsible for leading the global efforts for all facets of Human Resources for the company`s cafes and Hotels & Casinos. Her primary emphasis is on building employee engagement, talent acquisition and leadership development practices that position Hard Rock to be recognized as a world class employer. Before joining Hard Rock, Sharon grew her 16 years of Human Resources experience within the hotel industry, her most recent role serving on two executive teams and leading all HR efforts for both Ashford Hospitality Trust & Remington Hotels. Remington is a ‘Top 10’ premier hotel management company, operating over 90 Ashford owned hotels in 27 states with over 15,000 hotel rooms and 7,000 associates. Prior to her time at Ashford Hospitality Trust & Remington Hotels, Sharon gained other hotel brand knowledge working at Crescent Hotels & Resorts, as well as Marriott. Sharon graduated from George Mason University. When not leading the Human Resources team to success, she is an avid runner and enjoys golfing. As far as music goes, Sharon loves Pink, Snow Patrol, O.A.R and Pete Townsend.
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