Building an Executive Team

Case Study: Building an Executive Team for a Major UK Hotel Portfolio Acquisition

Client Challenge
Our client was in the final stages of acquiring a portfolio of internationally branded hotels across the UK. The success of the acquisition depended not only on completion—but on having a fully operational executive leadership team in place from day one.

The brief was both critical and complex: hire a complete senior leadership team—including Managing Director, Asset Management, Commercial, and Finance—aligned precisely with the transaction timeline. There was no margin for delay, and absolute confidentiality was essential throughout.

Our Approach
Working under strict NDAs, Madison Mayfair designed and executed multiple concurrent executive search campaigns. This required a highly targeted and discreet approach to the market.

We:
Identified and mapped top-tier talent across the UK hospitality sector Conducted confidential outreach to high-calibre candidates Carefully qualified individuals not only for capability, but for cultural and strategic alignment Presented a compelling opportunity—despite the inherent uncertainty of a deal still in progress

Timing, precision, and trust were critical at every stage.

The Result
Madison Mayfair successfully delivered a complete executive leadership team:

All key roles filled in line with the acquisition timeline Delivery achieved within budget Seamless transition into operational leadership from day one

Two years on, the team remains fully intact and has evolved into an award-winning leadership group within the hospitality industry—demonstrating both the quality of the hires and the long-term success of the appointment strategy.

Impact
This project highlights Madison Mayfair’s ability to deliver at pace, under strict confidentiality, and against complex, high-stakes timelines—ensuring our clients are not only prepared for day one, but positioned for sustained success.