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Sun Siyam Resorts Names Ahmed Ibrahim Director of Training and Development

Sun Siyam Resorts Names Ahmed Ibrahim Director of Training and Development

Sun Siyam Resorts has appointed Ahmed Ibrahim as its new Director of Training & Development. This move underscores the company’s ongoing commitment to enhancing its workforce. Based at the company’s Head Office in Malé, Ahmed assumes his role immediately. He will be responsible for shaping the future of employee development at Sun Siyam.

In his new position, Ahmed will lead efforts to create a dynamic training framework. This framework will, in turn, foster collaboration, creativity, and continuous improvement within the company. His leadership will play a pivotal role in advancing Sun Siyam’s mission to support its team members. As a result, he will ensure they have the tools they need to excel and contribute to the company’s ongoing success.

Deepak Booneady, CEO of Sun Siyam Resorts, commented:

Ahmed’s appointment reinforces our commitment to continuous employee development and service excellence across our resorts. His experience in driving workforce development, combined with his passion for building strong training cultures, will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of our teams and elevating the guest experience we offer. We are excited to welcome Ahmed to the team and look forward to the significant contributions he will make in advancing our training and development initiatives.”

Ahmed brings over 20 years of leadership experience in human resources and talent development. Throughout his career, he has successfully led organizational change and implemented leadership programs across various industries. In his new role, he will oversee all learning and development activities at Sun Siyam Resorts. Specifically, he will ensure that staff at every location are equipped with the skills they need to provide exceptional service and promote leadership growth.

Additionally, Ahmed holds a Master’s degree in Human Resource Management from the University of Westminster in the UK. He also holds a Bachelor’s in HR and Administrative Management from La Trobe University in Australia. Moreover, Ahmed is a Chartered Member of CIPD (UK) and has earned recognition as one of the Top 100 Global HR Minds by the World HRD Congress.

Beyond his professional achievements, Ahmed serves as the President and Co-Founder of the Maldives Association of HR Professionals (MAHRP). Through this position, he actively works to elevate the HR profession and foster a culture of continuous learning across the region.

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