The assignment drew on our particular strength in CFO’s via our sister company FM Recruitment

This key technical individual will have a track record managing hotel design [...]]]> Madison Mayfair have been instructed by a global hotel group to search the market to identify a Design Director to support the strategic growth objectives in Russia & CIS in the design and construction of all hotels – both managed and franchised.

This key technical individual will have a track record managing hotel design and construction projects in Russia &CIS and the ability to take ownership for all design and engineering matters.

This outstanding individual will capitalise on their skills, network and experience to negotiate complex deals to expand our client’s portfolio in key gateway cities throughout Western Europe

Part of this mandate is to identify an interior Design Director for Eastern Europe.

This individual will provide design guidance and approval for all brands across Eastern Europe.

With a focus on [...]]]> We have recently been retained to build the European design team for one of the most widely recognised hotel brands.

Part of this mandate is to identify an interior Design Director for Eastern Europe.

This individual will provide design guidance and approval for all brands across Eastern Europe.

With a focus on the upscale projects, both managed and franchised, this individual will work with the brand leadership team to establish design direction and key brand identity elements specific to each country.

Is 2012 the year we see a resurgence in hospitality deal making? What is the environment needed for doing deals?

Key experts share their thoughts on how investment has changed and [...]]]> Financing projects has seen dramatic change in the last 3 years. Understanding what components are needed to secure that finance is integral for growth.

Is 2012 the year we see a resurgence in hospitality deal making? What is the environment needed for doing deals?

Key experts share their thoughts on how investment has changed and if they are seeing a resurgence in project finance, including:

• Sir Nigel Knowles, co-CEO of DLA Piper, on the conditions needed to see more deals.

• Simon Vincent, President for Europe of Hilton Worldwide, on what projects get financed.

• Mark Wynne-Smith, Global CEO of Jones Lang LaSalle Hotels, on what is needed to secure that finance

• And Steven Rudnitsky, President & CEO of Dolce Hotels and Resorts, about the resurgence in deal making

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How has hospitality been effected by the economic downturn? Is it possible that the industry is independent of some economic trends? And what needs [...]]]> The continuing difficult economic environment can provide opportunity for clever businesses. Europe has been hit hard, with global ripples, by the recent recession. Understanding how to mitigate risk is therefore essential.

How has hospitality been effected by the economic downturn? Is it possible that the industry is independent of some economic trends? And what needs to happen for confidence to come back to the market?

These are some of the questions answered by this week’s experts, including:

• Ed Fuller, President & MD of Marriott Lodging International, on his strategy in dealing with the European market.

• Taleb Rifai, Secretary-General of the UN World Travel Organisation, about how hospitality can deal with economic trends.

• And David Scowsill, President of the World Travel & Tourism Council, on what needs to happen in Europe to restore confidence.

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But what does this mean when dealing with an individual who is an entrepreneur? How do they tick and how can you work with them to create something very special?

In this briefing [...]]]> Arguably, countries which were damaged by the recession are beginning to see growth again. With this growth innovators are beginning to surface.

But what does this mean when dealing with an individual who is an entrepreneur? How do they tick and how can you work with them to create something very special?

In this briefing we hear from entrepreneurs themselves as well as those that advise them on this unique personality, including:

• Guy Rigby, Head of Entrepreneurs at Smith & Williamson, about having a chip on both shoulders.

• John Paleomylites, founder & MD of Beatthatquote.com, speaking about the belief that entrepreneurs have in what they are offering.

• And from experts at PricewaterhouseCoopers on the skills that entrepreneurs should have.

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Many believe we are coming out of recession. However, this still doesn’t gurantee plain sailing when making business decisions. The market is still tough, companies have streamlined their operations in the [...]]]> Obstacles and difficulties are faced by every business. This has, of course, been exacerbated by the economic conditions of the past couple of years.

Many believe we are coming out of recession. However, this still doesn’t gurantee plain sailing when making business decisions. The market is still tough, companies have streamlined their operations in the hope that there will be positive growth at the end of 2012.

In this briefing we hear from an array of experts on overcoming business difficulties as well as the opportunities seen in tough times. Including:

• Richard Reed, co-Founder of innocent drinks, on businesses that survive the recession

• Guy Rigby, Head of Entrepreneurs at Smith & Williamson, about markets with growth of 5-10%.

• And Steve Gilroy, CEO of Vistage UK, on which businesses grasp the opportunities in tough times.

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Part of this exercise includes a mandate to identify a Vice President to lead and execute the ambitious development strategy in China.

This real estate professional will assemble a country development team to [...]]]> Madison Mayfair was retained to build the executive team for a new hotel investment company focused on Asia’s emerging markets.

Part of this exercise includes a mandate to identify a Vice President to lead and execute the ambitious development strategy in China.

This real estate professional will assemble a country development team to deliver on the business plan and successfully implement the long-lease model in China.

All this data presents a unique opportunity to better understand what consumers want. But how to understand it all?

In this week’s briefing we hear from industry experts on a new wave of business intelligence including: