G. (Georges) el Hajal, MA

Georges El Hajal, MA, Chartered MCIPD

Senior Lecturer, Researcher, and Career Development Coach at Hotel Management School Leeuwarden at NHL Stenden Hogeschool, Leeuwarden | PhD Candidate, University of Groningen, Faculty of Spatial Sciences. 

Languages

English (Native/Bilingual)                              French (Full Professional)

Arabic (Native/Bilingual)                               Dutch (A2)

Professional Experience

NHL Stenden University of Applied Sciences

Senior Lecturer, Researcher, and Career Development Coach | Aug 2017 – Present

Deliver Strategic HRM courses at Bachelor’s and Master’s levels. Supervise theses, conduct research, and design curricula. Guide students’ career development and coach on employability skills. Elected Member of the Program Committee.

University of Groningen – Faculty of Spatial Sciences

PhD Candidate | Mar 2023 – Present

Conducting doctoral research on the future of work and workforce transformation under conditions of automation and systemic disruption. Developing integrative frameworks that examine how AI reshapes talent management architectures, skill requirements, organisational governance, and long-term workforce sustainability. Employing strategic foresight, scenario planning, qualitative inquiry, and conceptual model development to design human-centred pathways for future skills and resilient work systems.

Gastvrij Fryslân

Researcher | Aug 2022 – Present

Research career paths, hybrid learning, and workforce professionalisation in hospitality.

International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC)

HR Manager / Delegate / Finance & Admin Manager | 2010 – 2017

Various international assignments in the Philippines, Mauritania, Iraq, Afghanistan, and Yemen. Led HR strategy, protection work, detention visits, and financial/administrative operations.

Rotana Hotels

(UAE) Director / Manager / Assistant HR Manager | 2008 – 2014

Oversaw HR operations, recruitment, performance management, succession planning, and pre-opening HR setup across the UAE and Iraq.

MMG Facility Management

(Lebanon) Group HR Manager | 2014 – 2015

Directed HR operations in Lebanon, Qatar, and Syria. Developed executive talent programs and retention strategies.

Stenden Hotel

(Netherlands) Assistant Training Manager & Practical Instructor | 2007 – 2008

Supervised students and coached them on competencies such as leadership, communication, and problem-solving.

Mövenpick Hotels & Resorts

(Qatar) Assistant Sales and Marketing Manager | 2005 – 2006

Managed corporate accounts, contributed to sales strategy, and supported yield management.

Centre International Des Sciences Techniques

(Lebanon) Lecturer | 2004 – 2005

Lectured in hotel organisation, F&B production, and hotel technologies.

Education

University of Groningen

PhD Candidate, Spatial Sciences | 2023 – Present

London Metropolitan University / NHL Stenden

MA International Service Management | 2006 – 2008

Lebanese University

BA Hospitality Management | 2000 – 2004