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Global Hospitality executive search consultants are professionals
who typically begin their careers in the hospitality industry—not
as recruiters, but as general managers of hotel/resort properties,
food and beverage directors, chefs, and other key management
personnel positions. Several have earned degrees from prestigious
hotel schools. Our understanding of your wants and needs comes
from inside the business, not outside. Read on to find out
more about our consultants:
eden@globalhospitality.com
Mr. Slegr has been in the hospitality recruiting and consulting
business since 1987 and is principal and founder of Global
Hospitality, Inc., Los Angeles. Prior to his recruiting career,
Mr. Slegr was partner and General Manager of the Sportsmen's
Lodge Restaurant in Los Angeles, Executive Director of Student
Management Corporation at Cornell University, and worked
with Hyatt Hotels and Swissotels in Europe. Mr. Slegr's background
includes management positions within the hospitality industry
in food and beverage, finance, and as General Manager.
In 1998, Mr. Slegr co-founded Hospitality Careers Online,
Inc., (www.hcareers.com), served on the Hcareers' Board of
Directors, and consulted extensively on operational and Internet
marketing initiatives.
Mr. Slegr has a BS degree from Cornell University School
of Hotel Administration and previously attended the American
College of Switzerland, where he majored in international
business. Mr. Slegr speaks fluent Czech, functional French,
and a bit of Spanish.
In addition, he enjoys public speaking, career counseling,
and has served on the Hospitality Financial and Technology
Professionals (HFTP) Board of Directors for the past several
years. Eden enjoys cooking, reading, swimming, traveling,
and time with his wife and family.
tom@globalhospitality.com
Originally from South Dakota, Tom graduated from the University
of Houston in 1980 with a BS in Hotel & Restaurant Management.
Tom's work history includes Hyatt, Sheraton and Doubletree
Hotels, with experience in sales, catering and operations
management. He started in the hospitality recruitment business
in 1990. He has been an integral part of the Los Angeles office
since 1992 and is on the Global Board of Directors.
Tom also has been very involved on the Board of Directors
of Hospitality Sales and Marketing Association International
(HSMAI) and has served as Treasurer of this group. When Tom
isn't training for his annual run in the LA Marathon, he enjoys
gardening, snow skiing, and traveling with his wife, Jeannie.
terry@globalhospitality.com
Ms. Slegr has worked in the hospitality recruiting industry
since 1987 as a Web site consultant and researcher, PR writer,
and as an executive recruiter. Enthusiastic and experienced
in every type of hospitality search assignment, Terry’s
as much at ease searching for an Executive Chef or Chief Engineer
as she is for a Hotel/Resort General Manager or a Spa Director.
Global Hospitality is a member of ISPA (International Spa
Association), and Terry heads up the Spa & Fitness searches
for the Los Angeles office and has worked with luxury resorts,
hotels, and destination spas over the past several years.
After earning a degree from Michigan State University and
studying at the Sorbonne in Paris, she joined Student Management
Corporation at Cornell University, holding the position of
Assistant Executive Director for 5 years before moving to
Los Angeles. In addition to completing post-graduate classes
in journalism and legal curricula after moving to LA, Terry
Slegr was the founder and producer of the highly successful
concert series at the Sportsmen's Lodge Restaurant in Studio
City, "Bound for Glory." She loved booking internationally
renowned recording artists, emceeing all the shows, and managing
every aspect of the series. Whenever there’s time, she
likes going to concerts, traveling just about anywhere, and
spending time with her family.
juli@globalhospitality.com
Prior to joining Global Hospitality, Juli spent 12 years
working within the entertainment industry. During her tenure
at one of Hollywood’s largest movie studios, Juli recruited
for every level, within every function and across every division.
She particularly enjoys targeting catering, culinary and restaurant
management within the hospitality industry.
Juli has a Bachelor’s degree from USC and she is an
accomplished musician. She also enjoys volunteering within
her church and community.
emily@globalhospitality.com
Emily DiPetrillo grew up in Hawaii and Southern California.
She earned her high school degree on the island of Oahu and subsequently returned to California
to attend Whittier College. After graduating with a Bachelor's degree in English, Ms. DiPetrillo
worked for Hyatt Hotels in both Sales and Catering positions before starting her career with Global
Hospitality in 1996. While at Global, she has recruited and consulted successfully for a wide range
of hospitality jobs.
Emily also has experience in Catering at a prestigious Southern California Club and worked with the
American Cancer Society in Development before she returned to Global to work on select recruiting projects.
Now married with twin daughters, Ms. DiPetrillo has been active in community organizations and enjoys traveling.
stephanie@globalhospitality.com
Stephanie Liu graduated from Cornell University's School of Administration with a BS degree and has worked with companies
such as Hilton, The Ritz-Carlton, Burditch Marketing Communications, and The Capital Group Companies. With experience in hotel operations,
marketing/public relations, and information technology, she is always excited to learn and pursue her passions in the hospitality industry.
While in college, Stephanie studied abroad in Barcelona, Spain and has traveled throughout much of Europe and
Asia over the years. She also speaks fluent Mandarin and functional Spanish.
When not working, Stephanie enjoys sports, photography, traveling, and going to farmer's markets.
john@globalhospitality.com
As Global Hospitality, Toronto’s CEO, John brings a wealth of experience in recruitment and hospitality. As an instructor and consultant with a senior management background, John acquired experience over 25 years in both the private and public sectors.
His experience comes from a broad range of senior consulting roles in business. John has personally negotiated in excess of 160 collective agreements in a variety of industries. These agreements were all negotiated within the prescribed mandate with only four strikes and one lockout. He worked for the Ontario government in both Ontario Housing Corporation and the Ministry of Housing in the ‘70’s. He has worked for and consulted to a number of hospitals, and is effective in both private and public sector organizations.
John has also held the position of Vice President Human Resources with a number of Canadian companies including Weston Bakeries, Griffith Laboratories, Livingston International and Commonwealth Hospitality. His mandate included all facets of human resource management, such as recruitment, training and development, performance management, compensation and especially change management.
John has previously sat on the boards of directors of both the Hills of Headwaters Tourism Association and Equine Canada. John teaches “Performance Excellence & Employee Relations,” “Managing in a Unionized Environment” and “the Art of Collective Bargaining” for York University through the Schulich Executive Education Centre.
joshua@globalhospitality.com
Joshua Platz became President & C.O.O. of Global Hospitality Search Consultants, Toronto in 2008. He began his search and placement career in 2002, with the leading bilingual French/English search firm in Toronto. After consecutive years as top producer, he was promoted into management and built a team of key players which set production records previously thought unattainable.
Joshua is a graduate of McMaster University, having earned his BA in 1998 along with a post-graduate honours diploma from Sheridan College in International Business. He has also held the Certified Personnel Consultant (CPC) designation since 2007. Growing up in French and English-speaking parts of Canada, Josh learned to speak both official languages fluently.
He lives in Toronto with his wife Jennifer and their son, Benjamin.
bill@globalhospitality.com
Bill Swerdon, Chief Executive Advisor to the Global Hospitality office in Toronto, has been an active member of the executive search industry since 1979. Upon graduating with an honours degree in Biochemistry from the University of Toronto, Mr. Swerdon became the Technical Manager at Career Path Personnel for a period of ten years. Bill earned the respect of his peers and was considered to be the most professional and effective technical recruiter in Canada.
Always ready for a challenge, he became the Director of Training at a leading international hospitality executive search firm for three years before establishing Global Hospitality Search Consultants, Ltd., in 1992.
Bill's travels throughout the world have given him an excellent rapport with different cultures. And despite the challenge of having three teenage daughters, Bill has still found time to become involved with such community activities as charitable fund raising, carpooling, youth theater, and soccer coaching.
doug@globalhospitality.com
Doug graduated in 1989 from George Brown College's Hospitality
Management program. He has worked for some of the top hospitality
corporations in North America, including six years with Marriott
International. He has 16 years of operations experience,
and has held several senior management positions within the
hospitality industry, including General Manager.
Doug joined Global Hospitality in 1999, bringing his dedication
to customer service, ethics, and honesty. Doug is now Vice
President of Operations and is still a very active hospitality
consultant for the company.
Doug specializes in Hotel and Casino Executive positions,
in addition to senior-level positions for hospitality companies
in the U.S. Northeast and Canada. Doug is a true competitor
with a "customer first" attitude who produces results
for his clients.
Doug is very active with charitable organizations in his
community, such as Big Brothers and Sisters of Canada, and
also participates in many local sports.
stephen@globalhospitality.com
A graduate of the University of Guelph, Stephen has been
involved with the hospitality industry since 1989, serving
as General Manager, Rooms Division Manager and Director of
Food & Beverage. His experience and passion for the industry
led him to pursue a career in executive search with Global
Hospitality. When he has a break in his busy work schedule,
Mr. Shanahan enjoys exploring new cultures and travel, having
explored such countries as Cuba, Mexico, Russia, France,
Germany, Italy, Spain, Ukraine, Holland, Belgium, Malta and
Tunisia, making his interests truly "global."
Naomi@globalhospitality.com
Naomi has both lived and worked in the Hospitality Industry
internationally in several exciting locations in the USA,
Canada, Asia, and the Middle East, including the United Arab
Emirates and the Sultanate of Oman. This hands-on exposure
has given her an excellent understanding and sensitivity
to people of various world cultures, their business goals,
and career objectives.
Since 1996 she has worked as an Executive Search Consultant
recruiting top Hotel professionals for some of the highest-profile
Hospitality chains, worldwide. Naomi is proud of the numerous
professionals whose lives have been impacted by her involvement
in their careers.
She is currently an integral member of the Global Hospitality
Search Team, doing the work she truly loves: committed and
passionate about helping Clients and Candidates achieve timely
results!
fred@globalhospitality.com
Before joining Global Hospitality in 1997, Fred spent 21
years as a General Manager with some of the "Leading
Hotels of the World" in both Switzerland and Canada.
As a Swiss, French, and Canadian national, Fred is a true
citizen of the world and was trained and educated in Switzerland.
Fred serves as Vice President and Director of International
Recruiting for the Global Hospitality office in Toronto.
Fernando@globalhospitality.com
Fernando currently holds the position of Vice President of
International Development, having a working relationship
with Global Hospitality since 1996. His primary function
is the promotion and development of recruitment services
to the Latin market.
Fernando is from Barcelona (Spain) and graduated from Palma
de Mallorca's University (Hotel Management) in 1981. Since
then, he worked for MELIA HOTELS (1981-83) and BARCELO HOTELS
(1984-92) in different international roles (GM and Sales)
with direct experience in major openings in Caribbean (Cuba,
DR, Jamaica), Spain, and Latin America (Costa Rica, Ecuador,
Mexico, Brazil, Argentina).
In 1992 he was part of the Hospitality team assigned to
the Olympics in Barcelona, while managing at the same time
a 5-star hotel in the area, the CAP ROIG hotel.
Relocated to Canada (married to a Canadian) in 1993, Fernando
created his own Hospitality Consulting firm, IBERCAN, to
help Spanish Hotel companies in North America and Canadian/US
hotel companies in Spanish-speaking countries with openings,
and sales & marketing services.
Fernando is the Founder and Executive Director of the CLUB
LAS AMERICAS, (<http://www.clublasamericas.com>www.clublasamericas.com)
the only Private Business Club for Spanish-speaking entrepreneurs
in Canada, now with more than 650 impresarios from Canada,
Spain, and Latin America.
denis@globalhospitality.com
Denis Pairault graduated in 1977 from the Cornell School
of Hotel Administration and has held senior management positions
with upscale hotels on several continents. He has worked in
such exotic locales as Montreal, Paris, Guadeloupe, and beautiful
Mississauga, Ontario. Denis joined Global Hospitality after
teaching for three years as a hospitality instructor in Toronto,
and in 2000 he opened the Global Hospitality office in Montreal.
Denis is married to Myriam, a fellow Cornell grad. They have
three children and they all enjoy tennis, skiing, and travel
overseas.
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