{"id":35776,"date":"2025-09-03T15:04:08","date_gmt":"2025-09-03T19:04:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.dhrglobal.com\/?post_type=industry&#038;p=35776"},"modified":"2025-11-10T10:24:45","modified_gmt":"2025-11-10T15:24:45","slug":"hospitality-leisure","status":"publish","type":"industry","link":"https:\/\/www.dhrglobal.com\/industry\/hospitality-leisure\/","title":{"rendered":"Hospitality &#038; Leisure Executive Search"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"block-hero alignfull  has-breadcrumb\">\n    <div class=\"outerwrap\">\n        <div class=\"wrapper\">\n            <div class=\"copy\">\n\n                                    <ul>\n                        <!-- Breadcrumb NavXT 7.0.2 -->\n                    <\/ul>\n                \n                                    <h1>Hospitality &amp; Leisure Executive Search<\/h1>\n                \n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n\n            <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"block-callout \">\n\t<div class=\"maybe-wrapper\">\n\t\t<h2 class=\"has-text-align-right\">Leaders Who Will Reshape the Industry<\/h2>\t\t<div class=\"right\">\n            \n\n<p>Too often, executive hiring is narrowed to familiar profiles and finite talent pools. At DHR Global, we help organizations reimagine leadership across the lodging and restaurant sectors \u2013 introducing transformative executives who drive growth, elevate customer experiences, leverage technology, and strengthen operations.<\/p>\n\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"block-cta has-dark-blue-background-color alignfull\">\n\t<div class=\"maybe-wrapper\">\n        \t\t<div class=\"left\">\n\t\t\t<h2>Your Complete Talent Solution<\/h2>\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"right\">\n            \n\n<p>Hospitality &amp; leisure organizations turn to DHR as a one-stop partner for talent solutions. Whether you need proven executives, rising leaders, or development programs to strengthen your team, we deliver with fresh thinking and unmatched access to talent.\u200b<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"\" data-cols=\"1\"><li>Executive Search \u2013 CEOs, board members, and senior leaders who can transform organizations.\u200b<\/li><li>Emerging Leader Search \u2013 Rising talent identified to build strong succession pipelines.\u200b<\/li><li>Leadership Development \u2013 Coaching and programs that equip leaders to grow and succeed.\u200b<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>In an industry that is facing significant talent scarcity challenges we choose our clients very carefully and&nbsp;our three-tier service strategy allows us to do more work with fewer clients&nbsp;and avoid the recruitment conflicts competitors face.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n        <\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"has-green-color has-text-color\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dhrglobal.com\/industry\/hospitality-leisure\/lodging\/\">Lodging: Breaking Through Silos<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The lodging space has long been defined by silos \u2013 operations, acquisitions, asset management, revenue management \u2013 leaving succession pipelines thin and executive options limited. DHR helps companies break through those constraints. With deep networks, sector insight, and the confidence to look beyond the expected, we identify leaders who bring fresh perspectives and position organizations for long-term success. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dhrglobal.com\/industry\/hospitality-leisure\/lodging\/\">Learn more<\/a> about how we support Lodging organizations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"has-green-color has-text-color\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dhrglobal.com\/industry\/hospitality-leisure\/restaurant\/\">Restaurants: Competing to Win<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Competition in the restaurant industry is relentless, and brands that fail to differentiate quickly lose ground. Too many organizations default to \u201csafe\u201d candidates, overlooking bold leaders who can deliver new ways of thinking. At DHR, we bring an operator\u2019s lens to every search, introducing executives\u2014inside and outside the industry\u2014who can reimagine customer experience, strengthen brand growth, and deliver operational excellence. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dhrglobal.com\/industry\/hospitality-leisure\/restaurant\/\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.dhrglobal.com\/industry\/hospitality-leisure\/restaurant\/\">Learn more<\/a> about our services for Restaurants.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"has-green-color has-text-color\">Franchises: Leading for Scale<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Franchising brings extraordinary opportunities for growth but requires strong, aligned leadership across franchisors, franchisees, and investors. DHR helps franchise organizations build that alignment by identifying executives who understand the complexities of scale, brand stewardship, and stakeholder management. With limited conflicts and a proven record of successful placements, we connect franchises with leaders who drive sustainable performance.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"block-cta has-dark-blue-background-color alignfull\">\n\t<div class=\"maybe-wrapper\">\n        \t\t<div class=\"left\">\n\t\t\t<h2>The Intersection of People &amp; Technology<\/h2>\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"right\">\n            \n\n<p>Technology is reshaping hospitality through artificial intelligence, automation, digital guest engagement, and advanced data analytics. The challenge is clear: embrace innovation while preserving the high-touch, human experiences that define the industry.\u200b<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>DHR Global helps clients meet this challenge by connecting them with leaders who understand both the art of hospitality and the science of technology. From digital strategy to operational transformation, we identify talent who can modernize operations, enhance customer experiences, and unlock new sources of growth. With deep industry expertise and global reach, we deliver the leadership that ensures technology becomes a competitive advantage\u2014not a compromise.<\/p>\n\n\n        <\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n    <div class=\"block-cards alignfull\">\n        <div class=\"maybe-wrapper\">\n\n                            <div class=\"icard\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.dhrglobal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/iStock-1351594608-610x975.jpg'\">\n                    <h2>Bold Leadership<\/h2>                    <div class=\"copy has-teal-background-color\">\n                        <div class=\"inner\">\n                            <p><span class=\"LineBox SCXP260858382 BCX0\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXP260858382 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-usefontface=\"true\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXP260858382 BCX0\">Looking beyond \u201csafe\u201d hires, we <\/span><\/span><\/span><span class=\"LineBox SCXP260858382 BCX0\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXP260858382 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-usefontface=\"true\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXP260858382 BCX0\">introduce executives who can redefine <\/span><\/span><\/span><span class=\"LineBox SCXP260858382 BCX0\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXP260858382 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-usefontface=\"true\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXP260858382 BCX0\">customer experience and brand <\/span><\/span><\/span><span class=\"LineBox SCXP260858382 BCX0\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXP260858382 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-usefontface=\"true\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXP260858382 BCX0\">impact.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n                            \n                        <\/div>\n                                            <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n                                <div class=\"icard\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.dhrglobal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/iStock-1141546281-1-e1633368212990-400x650.png'\">\n                    <h2>Expanded Talent Pool\u200b<\/h2>                    <div class=\"copy has-purple-background-color\">\n                        <div class=\"inner\">\n                            <p><span class=\"LineBox SCXP237825153 BCX0\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXP237825153 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-usefontface=\"true\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXP237825153 BCX0\">To deliver fresh thinking and fuel <\/span><\/span><\/span><span class=\"LineBox SCXP237825153 BCX0\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXP237825153 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-usefontface=\"true\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXP237825153 BCX0\">innovation, we identify next-generation <\/span><\/span><\/span><span class=\"LineBox SCXP237825153 BCX0\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXP237825153 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-usefontface=\"true\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXP237825153 BCX0\">leaders from both inside and outside the <\/span><\/span><\/span><span class=\"LineBox SCXP237825153 BCX0\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXP237825153 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-usefontface=\"true\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXP237825153 BCX0\">industry.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXP237825153 BCX0\">\u200b<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n                            \n                        <\/div>\n                                            <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n                                <div class=\"icard\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.dhrglobal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Legal_iStock-1227094223-1-610x975.png'\">\n                    <h2>Global Reach, Local Insight\u200b<\/h2>                    <div class=\"copy has-orange-background-color\">\n                        <div class=\"inner\">\n                            <p><span class=\"LineBox SCXP188076535 BCX0\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXP188076535 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-usefontface=\"true\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXP188076535 BCX0\">Combining boutique service with global<\/span><\/span><\/span><span class=\"LineBox SCXP188076535 BCX0\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXP188076535 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-usefontface=\"true\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXP188076535 BCX0\">scale, we connect organizations to<\/span><\/span><\/span><span class=\"LineBox SCXP188076535 BCX0\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXP188076535 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-usefontface=\"true\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXP188076535 BCX0\">transformative leadership across<\/span><\/span><\/span><span class=\"LineBox SCXP188076535 BCX0\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXP188076535 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-usefontface=\"true\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXP188076535 BCX0\">hospitality &amp; leisure.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXP188076535 BCX0\">\u200b<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n                            \n                        <\/div>\n                                            <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n                \n\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n<div class=\"block-cta has-image alignfull\">\n\t<div class=\"maybe-wrapper\">\n        \t\t<div class=\"img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.dhrglobal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Mansbach_David_Web-1100x860.jpg');\"><\/div>\n        \t\t<div class=\"left\">\n\t\t\t<h2>David Mansbach<\/h2>\t\t\t<p class=\"subheading\">Managing Partner, Global Hospitality &amp; Leisure<\/p>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"right\">\n            \n\n<p>Based in New York, David brings three decades of experience in executive search, compensation consulting, and strategic advisory services for the hospitality, restaurant, and franchise industries. Recognized as a trusted partner to private equity firms, family offices, and owner-operators, David has built deep relationships with senior decision-makers and industry leaders across these sectors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dhrglobal.com\/consultant\/david-mansbach\/\">Meet David<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n        <\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n<div class=\"block-cta has-dark-blue-background-color alignfull\">\n\t<div class=\"maybe-wrapper\">\n        \t\t<div class=\"left\">\n\t\t\t<h2>Learn More About Our Hospitality &#038; Leisure Practice Specialties<\/h2>\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"right\">\n            \n<div class=\"block-child-list cols-1\"><ul><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dhrglobal.com\/industry\/hospitality-leisure\/lodging\/\">Lodging Executive Search<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dhrglobal.com\/industry\/hospitality-leisure\/restaurant\/\">Restaurant Executive Search<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n\n        <\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n    <div class=\"block-insights-featured \">\n        <div class=\"maybe-wrapper\">\n\n                            <h2 class=\"is-style-underlined\">Connected Thinking<\/h2>\n            \n            <div class=\"article-grid\">\n\n                \n                    <article id=\"post-35099\" class=\"post-35099 news type-news status-publish has-post-thumbnail hentry news-type-in-the-media\" >\n    <a class=\"inner\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dhrglobal.com\/news\/david-mansbach-on-the-its-personal-stories-a-hospitality-podcast\/\">\n        <div class=\"img\" style=\"background-image:url(https:\/\/www.dhrglobal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/July-28-Its-Personal-Stories-363x222.png);\"><\/div>\n        <div class=\"info\">\n            <h3>David Mansbach on the It&#8217;s Personal Stories, A Hospitality Podcast<\/h3>\n\t\t\t                <footer class=\"topic\">In the Media<\/footer>\n\t\t\t        <\/div>\n    <\/a>\n<\/article><article id=\"post-37714\" class=\"post-37714 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry insights_type-article\" >\n    <a class=\"inner\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dhrglobal.com\/insights\/reimagining-hospitality-talent-purpose-passion-and-the-next-generation\/\">\n        <div class=\"img\" style=\"background-image:url(https:\/\/www.dhrglobal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Reimagining-Hospitality-Talent-Purpose-Passion-and-the-Next-Generation-363x222.png);\"><\/div>\n        <div class=\"info\">\n            <h3>Reimagining Hospitality Talent: Purpose, Passion, and the Next Generation<\/h3>\n\t\t\t                <footer class=\"topic\">Article<\/footer>\n\t\t\t        <\/div>\n    <\/a>\n<\/article>\n                            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    ","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Lodging: Breaking Through Silos The lodging space has long been defined by silos \u2013 operations, acquisitions, asset management, revenue management \u2013 leaving succession pipelines thin and executive options limited. 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