Executive Search for a Visionary Hospitality Developer
The Challenge
The founder and president of a high-profile, design-forward hospitality group sought to hire a senior financial executive to lead growth strategy across a $1B+ portfolio. Initially scoped as an EVP of Finance, the role required deep financial expertise, strong lender relationships, and cultural alignment with an intensely innovative, founder-led environment. However, the scope evolved over time as strategic priorities shifted.
The Solution
TalentWoo delivered a bespoke, white-glove executive search process tailored to a founder-driven, entrepreneurial organization. After an extensive intake process that included one-on-one conversations with the CEO and senior leaders, and an on-site visit to the properties, TalentWoo crafted a customized Success Profile used exclusively for pre-qualified candidates. This profile positioned the opportunity not just as a job, but as a chance to co-create a legacy of bold, unconventional real estate ventures.
Highlights of the Process …
Custom-branded candidate materials
Featuring in-depth cultural insights, company mission, and leadership profiles.
Proprietary sourcing methods
TalentWoo is able to tap a proprietary database of over 75K professionals to identify elite real estate and hospitality finance professionals.
Flexible search strategy
Over time, the search evolved from EVP-level search to identifying a rising-star analyst with strong lender and modeling skills.
Results
Position filled within 6 weeks of role realignment.
Analyst now directly supports asset management, lender reporting, and growth strategy.
