Hospitality talent management provider learnpurple has opened an office in the United Arab Emirates.

 The firm’s first international office will be led by Lynne Zarbhanelian, former managing partner and founder of recruitment specialist The Hospitality Company.

Jane Sunley, learnpurple chief executive, says: “Our products and ‘The Purple Plan’ — our unique approach to joined up talent management — are now being used in 22 countries across the world and we have a growing number of international clients, so a move into the Gulf region was a logical next step.

“We are thrilled to be on the ground in the UAE at a time when talent management really is becoming a major determinant of any company’s successful corporate culture.”