Helen Abdel Salam, SHRM-CP, Director of Human Resources, The Colonnade Hotel

Helen Abdel Salam, SHRM-CP is the Human Resources Director at the Colonnade Hotel in Boston, bringing over 25 years of diverse experience across the airline and hospitality industries.

She began her career with leading international carriers Lufthansa and Air France, where she spent 14 years honing her skills in customer service and operations. Following her passion for hospitality, Helen returned to school to pursue a degree in the field and has since spent over 13 years in human resources leadership roles at prestigious hotels including the Hyatt, Mandarin Oriental (5-star), The Charles Hotel, The Liberty Hotel, and the Revere Hotel.

Fluent in Greek, English, Arabic, and French, Helen brings a global perspective to her work and is known for her deep industry knowledge and people-first approach, making her a trusted leader in hotel HR management.