2025 Judge profile

Paul van Rotterdam
Human Resources Director
Pirata Group
Paul van Rotterdam is Assistant Director HR with Pirata Group, one of Hong Kong’s busiest and most visited hospitality organisations. In a workplace culture where Team Comes First, Paul ensures that the Group’s philosophy of Unconditional Hospitality is inherently delivered within its ranks of Pirates, so they can then transmit the same experience to guests. To support the Group’s objectives and strategy on HR and Talent management, Paul’s team covers a broad range of HR functions including Hiring, Induction, Onboarding, Enculturation, Training, Development, Performance Reviews and Internal Engagement
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