Igor Leben

Director of Human Resources

With a career dedicated to developing people, strengthening organizations, and shaping high-performing teams, Mr. Leben is an accomplished human resources executive whose leadership has contributed to the success of one of Croatia’s leading luxury hospitality destinations. Combining strategic HR expertise with a deep understanding of organizational culture and talent development, he brings a people-centered approach to building strong teams and delivering business results.

Mr. Leben has served as Director of Human Resources at Le Méridien Lav, Split, since joining Grand Hotel Lav in October 2006, ahead of the hotel’s opening under the internationally renowned Le Méridien brand.

Before entering the luxury hospitality industry, he was a Senior Consultant at HILL International, an international executive search and human resources consultancy specializing in talent acquisition, executive recruitment, and personnel selection.

Beyond his corporate responsibilities, Mr. Leben has demonstrated a longstanding commitment to professional development and community initiatives. He is a co-founder of HR Centar, a Croatian human resources association, and was also among the founders of Student Radio and Television during his university years.

Mr. Leben holds a master’s degree in public administration. A native Croatian speaker, he is fluent in English and German and has a working knowledge of Czech.