Practice

Travel & Hospitality

The Travel & Hospitality sector, projected to grow 50% by 2033 to $15.5 trillion and drive 11% of global jobs, is undergoing rapid transformation. Shifting traveler demographics, evolving preferences, and persistent labor shortages are reshaping the industry landscape.

At the forefront of this evolution, AI is enhancing guest experiences through advanced personalization and operational efficiency, while mobile devices serve as 'Central Command,' streamlining bookings, reservations, and purchases.

Yet, despite these technological advancements, this remains a fundamentally people-driven industry where exceptional leadership is the ultimate differentiator. Without visionary leaders to guide them, organizations risk falling behind in an intensely competitive and ever-changing marketplace.

What We Do

At August Leadership, our Travel & Hospitality Practice partners with a diverse portfolio of global clients to identify and deliver leaders who excel at navigating rapid change, driving innovation, and enhancing personalization, positioning their organizations at the forefront of the extraordinary growth the Travel & Hospitality industry is experiencing.

We specialize in:  

  • Transformational Leadership: Delivering agile leaders who drive organizational change, nurture talent strategies, and create lasting value.
  • Mission-Centric Alignment: Ensuring leadership aligns with each client’s mission and culture to foster innovation and adaptability.
  • Exceptional Experiences: Equipping organizations with talent that elevates guest and associate experiences to the highest standard.
  • Tailored Solutions: Respecting the uniqueness of every client when providing customized, impactful leadership solutions.

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Our Expertise

  • Hotels
  • Resorts (with an emphasis on high-end luxury)
  • Casino and Gaming, including major integrated resorts
  • Restaurants
  • Cruise lines
  • Travel Analytics
  • Travel Tech  

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Practice Team

Ken Greger

Partner

With an impressive depth of domestic and international experience, Ken is well-regarded as a thought leader and advisor to the travel and hospitality industry.

James Theodore

Partner

Jim has been a leader in executive search for the global hospitality, gaming and travel industries for over 30 years.

Gavin O' Malley

Partner

Gavin has been working in executive search for the last 13 years, having previously spent 10 years in international and local marketing roles at Unilever.

Kevin Howard 

Partner

With exceptional expertise in global energy and consumer products, Kevin delivers transformative leaders and talent that shape and drive the success of organizations. 

Michelle Partipilo

Partner

Her experience spans a range of industries and sectors. Michelle specializes in VP, C-suite, and Board-Level searches primarily.

Mrinalini Singh

Partner

Highly driven and a perfectionist by nature, Mrinalini is committed to her clients, candidates and colleagues.

Thomas Fuller

Partner

Thomas Fuller is a seasoned senior leadership advisor and executive search consultant who serves clients across the global Consumer sector.

Victoria Stead

Partner

Victoria has over 25 years of executive search and leadership development experience, building diverse teams.

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Marina Paganucci

Partner

Marina specializes in the media & entertainment, digital content, video games, innovation & technology, marketing & advertising, eCommerce, hospitality, consumer & supply chain sectors across the USA, UK, Europe, Middle East and APAC regions. 

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