Emma Banks is at the helm of managing hundreds of restaurants and bars, carefully spread across Hilton hotels. Her purview extends from iconic culinary cities like Dubai and London to lesser-known gastronomic spots, where she actively engages with local communities and confronts the industry’s pressing issues. Joining the Hilton team in 2019, she has made it her mission to spearhead transformative initiatives, such as the impactful “Growth of the UAE.” This initiative alone has successfully curtailed a substantial 9,000 tonnes of CO2 emissions and championed the use of 446 tonnes of locally sourced produce in the country’s hotels.
In addition to her environmental efforts, Banks has taken on the vital task of addressing gender imbalances prevalent in the industry. She has been a driving force in sparking conversations about diversity and inclusion at a broad industry level. Her advocacy encompasses not only promoting local sourcing and supporting indigenous enterprises but also actively pushing for increased employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities within the sector.
