Chris joins the Greenwich-Peninsula based InterContinental London – The O2 from his previous role as People and Culture Manager for Primark in Westfield Stratford City, where he managed the HR function for approximately 650 employees.
Chris began his career in the Royal Navy, where he spent four years serving in various military establishments including at the Ministry of Defence in Whitehall. Upon leaving the navy, Chris applied this invaluable experience to a career in HR, specialising primarily in the hospitality industry, with roles at Marriott International, the five-star One Aldwych Hotel in Covent Garden; Legoland Windsor Resort; and Radisson Edwardian Blu Hotels.
Globy Ouseph, General Manager at InterContinental London – The O2, commented: “Our 350 employees are the life-blood of our hotel, so we are delighted to welcome Chris to the role of Talent and Culture Manager. With his breadth of experience, and ability to build fantastic working relationships and develop employees in all stages of their careers, we are confident that Chris will help us continue to provide the perfect environment in which our employees can thrive.”
Chris Rooney said: “I am thrilled to be taking on the role of Talent and Culture Manager at InterContinental London – The O2. This is a prestigious hotel with many different business functions - from restaurant and bar staff to housekeeping and management, all with their own individual requirements. However, it’s clear that the employees of all these different departments feel part of a united team, and it’s my job to ensure that this positive working environment continues to develop and evolve. This year we are looking forward to enhancing our engaging culture as well as continuing our work with local colleges.”
InterContinental London – The O2 boasts 453 guest rooms, a luxury spa with a 17m swimming pool and 8 treatment rooms, as well as a collection of London’s finest destination inspired restaurants and bars, including the Michelin-guided Rosette Peninsula Restaurant, the lively, interactive Market Brasserie, the unique Clipper Bar with its own exclusive Clipper Gin, the rooftop Eighteen Sky Bar and the Meridian Lounge with a riverside terrace.
The hotel also has a 4,500sqm dedicated conference centre with a 3,100sqm pillar-free ballroom and 1,600sqm of pre-function space overlooking the River Thames.
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InterContinental London - The O2 is a luxury hotel featuring 453 spacious guest rooms, a spa with a 17m swimming pool and 8 treatment rooms, as well as a collection of London’s finest destination inspired restaurants and bars, including the 3 AA Rosette Peninsula Restaurant, the unique Clipper Bar with its own exclusive gin, the sophisticated Eighteen Sky Bar and the Meridian Lounge with a riverside terrace.
The hotel has a 4,500sqm dedicated conference centre with a 3,100sqm pillar-free ballroom and 1,600sqm of pre-function space overlooking the River Thames.
Situated only 400m from North Greenwich Tube Station, serviced by the Jubilee Line and a 7-minute walk from North Greenwich Pier, InterContinental London – The O2 is perfectly connected to London’s West End. The O2 arena adjoins the hotel via a private walkway, whilst the ExCeL London is only minutes away on the Emirates Air Line cable car.
InterContinental London - The O2 is managed and operated by The Arora Group under a franchise agreement with InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG®).
The Arora Group is a successful UK-focused private group of companies, which leverages synergies across its specialist property, construction and hotel divisions to its strategic advantage. Since 1999, the Group has built its standing through meticulously managing projects from inception to delivery and beyond. Today, it owns and manages a diverse portfolio of flagship assets across the nation’s key business locations, partnering with some of the world’s most recognised brands to deliver consistently high service levels and sustainable growth. For more information please visit www.thearoragroup.com - @Arora_Group
