Venari Partners

Struggling to find the right executive talent?  It can be difficult to identify, not to mention retain, top candidates at C-suite and executive management levels – but that’s where we can help. Working with numerous market-leading organisations in niche industries, we provide detailed market research, statistics, candidate mapping and diversity metrics to ensure you find the right people to drive innovation at your company. Get in touch today to find out more about Venari Partners’ executive search solutions: https://lnkd.in/eK85uQDw

Do you need talent solutions for the hospitality and leisure sector? Our dedicated practice works with market-leading organisations to source, attract, and retain best-in-class executive talent across numerous functions in hospitality and leisure. We will work closely with you to assess and identify your needs. Find out more: https://lnkd.in/e6ggxqZn

New hires alert! Georgina Gannon has joined Venari Partners as a Research Consultant for our Private Equity practice. She has a varied background, with significant experience in search – primarily in industrials and infrastructure. Prior to this, she worked in the film and TV industry. Laura Simpson has joined as Executive Assistant to our Aviation Director, James Parker, and Managing Director, Felix Meller. She has a varied background, with experience in retail, the NHS, and construction prior to Venari Partners. Join us in welcoming Georgina and Laura in their new roles! 

For Episode Two of the Suite Talk series for the Venari Podcast, our Hospitality & Leisure Lead Sean Tribull spoke to Barbara Muckermann. Now CEO of Kempinski Hotels, Barbara has had a long and illustrious career in the sector – and in this interview, Sean got to ask her about her journey so far, her leadership style, and what she looks for when hiring. Check out their full conversation here ⬇️

What do tariffs and economic turmoil mean for executive search and investment in finance? It’s safe to say that there has been plenty of uncertainty in the market lately – but, as Spencer Tarrant, our Finance Executive Search Lead argues, businesses that take a proactive, rather than reactive, approach to leadership strategy often emerge stronger. Check out the latest article from Spencer for his thoughts on the benefits of decisive leadership in uncertain times, investment strategies, and balancing risk and reward: https://lnkd.in/eTCpvFZJ

In 2023, Venari Partners committed to reporting on the gender diversity gap among non-executive directors in aviation. We recently released our most recent whitepaper, examining publicly available data from 46 leading carriers worldwide. Read the full report to discover the latest gender diversity trends and to see whether there has been any change since our previous whitepaper: https://lnkd.in/eaA4nG7X

Does your organisation need fast and flexible leadership cover? Venari Partners’ Interim Solutions team has got you covered. We can provide experienced interim executive leaders and independent consultants to help your business through critical and complex challenges. Find out more about how we can connect you with a global network of exceptional interim and consulting talent: https://lnkd.in/eiGFiFNZ

How should sustainability professionals navigate the increasingly tricky political landscape? While the picture for ESG has certainly become more complex since Donald Trump returned to the White House, Alex Hyde, our Head of Sustainability, Energy Transition & Circularity, believes it’s more important than ever to have strong leadership and practices around sustainability. In case you missed his fascinating recent article on the subject, you can read it via the link below: https://lnkd.in/emAsM3vE

Dynamic, forward-thinking leadership is essential for businesses to thrive – especially in uncertain times such as these. But no organisation is perfect, and sometimes a knowledge gap at the top can hold the business back in other ways. Is this something you’ve seen? And what do you think is the most critical skill gap in your leadership team? Have your say via our poll.

‘My personal perspective is that it all starts from the team.’   Last month, Sean Tribull, our Hospitality & Leisure Lead, launched the Suite Talk series for the Venari Podcast. He’s keen to hear from inspirational leaders from his sector – and for the second episode, Sean was glad to speak to Barbara Muckermann, Group CEO of Kempinski Hotels.   Below is just a snippet from their fascinating interview. For the full conversation, which takes in Barbara’s thoughts on leadership, strategic growth, and the evolving talent landscape within the hospitality industry, check out our website: https://lnkd.in/eQUJ_cEf