Aisling Feiritéar appointed Director of Human Resources, with Lee Cooper joining as HR & Training Manager
Conrad Dublin, the five-star hotel and Forbes Travel Guide Four-Star property, has announced the appointment of Aisling Feiritéar as Director of Human Resources and Lee Cooper as HR & Training Manager, strengthening the hotel’s focus on colleague experience, talent development and workplace culture.
Aisling brings more than 10 years’ experience across luxury hospitality, education and retail to her new role. With a strong background in Human Resources, people management and organisational development, she has worked closely with senior leadership teams to support people strategy, develop talent, manage operational change and strengthen colleague experience.
Lee brings more than five years’ experience in Human Resources and 14 years in hospitality. With a strong background in luxury hospitality, he has developed broad experience across people management, employee engagement, recruitment, learning and development. He has a particular passion for people development, supporting colleagues to progress and creating opportunities for career growth.
Commenting on the appointments, Lynn McLaughlin, General Manager, Conrad Dublin, said:
“We are delighted to welcome both Aisling & Lee to Conrad Dublin. Their appointments mark the beginning of a new chapter for Human Resources, reflecting our commitment to creating an exceptional workplace culture where our team members can learn, grow, and thrive.
Our people are the heart of our success, and the combined expertise, passion, and leadership that both individuals bring will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of our team member experience. Their appointments signal a new era at Conrad Dublin, one focused on empowering talent, strengthening engagement, and fostering a culture of continuous development and wellbeing across the hotel.
I am confident that their vision and dedication will have a lasting impact on our team and further reinforce Conrad Dublin’s position as one of Ireland’s leading hospitality employers. On behalf of everyone at Conrad Dublin, I am delighted to welcome both Aisling & Lee and look forward to the positive impact they will make in the years ahead.”
Speaking on her appointment, Aisling Feiritéar, Director of Human Resources, Conrad Dublin, said:
“I am delighted to be joining Conrad Dublin and beginning the next chapter of my career with Hilton. My experience in luxury hospitality has given me a strong foundation and a real appreciation for the role that people and culture play in delivering an exceptional guest experience. I look forward to working with the team at Conrad Dublin to build on our people strategy, develop talent and create an outstanding colleague experience.”
Lee Cooper, HR & Training Manager, Conrad Dublin, added:
“I’m delighted to be returning to my roots in luxury hospitality, and I couldn’t think of a better place to do that than Conrad Dublin. Having started my career at Gleneagles, this feels like a really exciting full-circle moment, and I’m looking forward to bringing my passion for people development to Conrad.”
The appointments come at an exciting time for Conrad Dublin, following the hotel’s recent recognition as one of Ireland’s Best Workplaces in Hospitality by Great Place to Work. The two senior appointments further strengthen the hotel’s focus on colleague experience, career development and building a workplace where its people can thrive.
