Christina Eckhardt
About Christina Eckhardt
Christina Eckhardt serves as the Head of People & Culture for Europe at edyn, a position she has held since 2020 in Berlin, Germany. With a diverse background in hospitality and human resources, she has accumulated extensive experience across various prestigious hotel brands.
Work at Edyn
Christina Eckhardt has served as the Head of People & Culture for Edyn since 2020. Based in Berlin, Germany, she has held this position for four years. In her role, she focuses on developing and implementing people strategies that align with the company's goals, fostering a positive workplace culture, and enhancing employee engagement across the European region.
Previous Experience in Hospitality
Prior to her current role, Christina Eckhardt accumulated extensive experience in the hospitality sector. She worked at Fairmont Hotels and Resorts in various capacities, including Guest Reception Agent and Human Resources Coordinator. Additionally, she held positions at Dorchester Collection as Talent Officer and Human Resources Advisor. Her experience also includes a role as Human Resources Manager at pentahotels Germany GmbH.
Education and Expertise
Christina Eckhardt studied Hospitality Management at Hotelschool The Hague, where she earned a Bachelor's degree from 2006 to 2010. She also completed a Spanish language course at Malaca Instituto in 2005. Her educational background supports her expertise in people management and cultural development within the hospitality industry.
Career Progression in Human Resources
Christina Eckhardt's career in human resources began with her role as a Commis Waitress at Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts in 2007. She progressed through various positions, including Human Resources Recruitment Officer and Human Resources Advisor at Fairmont Hotels and Resorts and Dorchester Collection, respectively. Before joining Edyn, she served as Regional Director, People & Culture at Sircle Collection from 2017 to 2020.
Early Career and Internships
Christina Eckhardt began her career in hospitality with an internship at Le Meridien in 2006. She then worked as a Guest Reception Agent at The Plaza Hotel in New York from 2009 to 2010. These early experiences laid the foundation for her subsequent roles in human resources and people management within the hospitality sector.