Paula Hammond

Chief People Officer – Sonnel Hospitality

Paula has over two decades leading HR across some of the world’s most recognised hospitality brands including Starwood Hotels and The Star Entertainment Group, where she spent 12 years and rose to Chief People and Performance Officer.

Paula brings commercial weight to the people agenda and has built her career at the intersection of culture, industrial relations, and large-scale transformation.

A DE&I award winner, Paula is known for keeping it real, knowing what makes people and organisations tick, and one firm belief: great hospitality starts with great people.