Frankfurt Office

Welcome to Cornerstone International Group—Frankfurt am Main

Frankfurt is one of Europe’s most globally connected and economically influential cities—and now, the home of Cornerstone International Group’s latest European office. From this strategic location, YK Hospitality Consulting, founded in 2020, represents Cornerstone-Frankfurt am Main.

The office supports clients across Hospitality & Leisure, Travel & Tourism, Consumer Services, Restaurants, Lifestyle Brands, and adjacent industries who make leadership recruitment and retention a critical strategic priority. All shaped by evolving customer expectations and digital transformation. With over 60 offices across 40 countries, Cornerstone International Group possess an on-the-ground presence in every major market, allowing us to source top talent wherever they are.

Why Frankfurt Matters — A Strategic Global Business Hub

Frankfurt is more than just Germany’s financial hub—it’s a leading international business center that supports global executive search and leadership advisory.

This makes Frankfurt exceptionally well-positioned for cross-border recruiting, multinational leadership structures, and global talent mapping.

This diversity strengthens Cornerstone’s ability to support leadership needs beyond our core sectors of Hospitality, Travel & Leisure, enabling the Frankfurt office to serve as a multi-industry gateway.

As experts, we are actively reshaping and future-proofing the Executive Search and Executive Coaching industry through an AI-first approach. Our engagement model is senior-led, research-driven, and globally connected, ensuring clients receive a high-touch service supported by Cornerstone’s international network.

The Frankfurt office delivers Cornerstone’s full suite of leadership solutions:

Executive & Board Search 

We offer a retained Executive Search process to recruit C-suite leaders, Corporate and VP positions, senior management and regional roles across all functional disciplines.

Leadership Development & Succession Planning, Career & Executive Transition Coaching 

We are ICF-ACC & EMCC-EIA certified and provide one-on-one coaching and structured development programs that help leaders refining their style, strengthen decision-making, and lead confidently. From Department Heads to senior Executives, we prepare leaders to align strategy with execution and level up their careers.

Resume, Branding, and Networking Support 

We are Certified Professional Resume Writer (CPRW) by the Professional Association of Resume Writers & Career Coaches (PARWCC) and assist individuals in building a compelling professional presence, including creating modern, results-oriented resumes, strong LinkedIn profiles, and targeted networking strategies. Our approach ensures that each person can communicate their value clearly and confidently. 

Leadership Advisory

Supporting C-suite and senior executives to lead with clarity, confidence, and human impact in a digital-first world

The office is led by Florian Kittler, Managing Partner, who also serves as Global Sector Head – Hospitality, Travel & Leisure, advising clients worldwide. 

We welcome inquiries from organizations seeking strategic leadership talent across the Consumer sector and beyond.