Expanding the Talent Horizon for Lodging
The lodging industry has long relied on leaders with highly specialized backgrounds, from asset management, acquisitions, operations, and beyond. While this expertise is essential, it has also created silos, limiting leadership pipelines and narrowing the scope of succession planning. With talent pools already finite and shrinking, brands that don’t rethink their approach risk being left without the next generation of leaders.
The team at DHR Global knows the lodging business from the inside out, and our network spans every corner of the industry. When the candidate pool is small, our reach and process make the difference. We bring a proven ability to identify the few extraordinary leaders who can step in and elevate performance, even in the most complex market conditions.
Lodging companies that want to stay ahead must also broaden their perspective. Sometimes the right executive doesn’t come from within hospitality. We know when to look beyond traditional boundaries and introduce fresh talent who can bring new thinking to customer experience, revenue growth, and operational success.
Finding Exceptional Leaders in a Finite Talent Pool
Lodging companies face one of the toughest leadership challenges in hospitality: succession planning in a market where talent is scarce. Too often, organizations look only within narrow, specialized pools, leading to limited options and leadership gaps.
We help hotels, resorts, and other lodging companies break free from this cycle. With real-world industry experience and a global network of connections, we know how to surface the leaders who can make an immediate impact, whether they come from inside or outside the sector. Whether you need proven executives, rising leaders, or development programs to strengthen your team, we deliver with fresh thinking and unmatched access to talent. And because we are highly selective in the clients we partner with, our three-tier service strategy allows us to go deeper, do more, and avoid the conflicts that limit other firms.
Our clients benefit from the personalized service of a boutique consultancy combined with the reach of a global firm, delivering transformative talent across all functional areas, from CEOs and Presidents to Heads of Operations and Asset Management. From iconic global hotel groups to emerging lifestyle brands, we partner with organizations to secure leaders who can drive innovation, growth, and long-term success.
Expertise in Franchise Executive Search
Franchise systems thrive on leadership that can unite franchisors, franchisees, and investors around common goals. Drawing on real-world franchise experience, DHR Global brings a practical perspective to finding the right executives. Across sectors from health and wellness to restaurants, fitness, automotive, and beyond, we connect clients with leaders who understand the model and can drive lasting growth.
David Mansbach
Managing Partner, Global Hospitality & Leisure
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.