RL Fernando Garcia is a distinguished executive specializing in hospitality, tourism, talent development, and HR strategy. As Head of Talent Development, OD, and DEI Strategy at Brittany Hotels and Leisure, he drives transformative initiatives in the industry. His career spans leadership roles at SM Hotels, Club Med Finolhu Maldives, and Pan Pacific Manila, among others. A seasoned academic researcher with a DBA, he bridges industry practice with scholarly insights, contributing to the advancement of hospitality, tourism, and HR.