LAGNIAPPE
Frank conversation with Atlantis President , MD
AUDREY OSWELL
THE ATLANTIS BAHAMAS LEADER IS FOCUSED ON GROWTH – BOTH PERSONALLY AND FOR HER PROPERTY – AND WON ’ T LET INTOLERANCE OF ANY SORT GET IN HER WAY .
By KATHAKALI NANDI
As the first woman to serve as the president and managing director of Atlantis Paradise Island Bahamas , Audrey Oswell is proud to say that the leadership obstacles she has faced have never gotten in the way of her achievements .
While there have been times when issueslike the gender pay gapor people judging her for her religion and personal life choices have set her back , Oswell has remained focused on her goals and made a point of not letting others ’ shortfalls or intolerance deter her .
“ It ’ s unfortunate that women are frequently judged more harshly than their male counterparts . Add race or sexual orientation to the mix , and imagine what people are confronted with ,” she told HOTELS in March .
Interestingly , Oswell ’ s entry into the hospitality industry began with a
96 hotelsmag . com June 2022