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Cornerstone Recognised Among the Top 40 Global Executive Search Firms in Hunt Scanlon 2026
Cornerstone International Group has been recognised among the Top 40 Global Executive Search Firms in Hunt Scanlon 2026 — a reflection of our clients…
Masterkey Lab Dubai: Florian Kittler on Leadership in the Age of AI
On 15 April 2026, Florian Kittler led a Masterkey Lab session in Dubai with senior hospitality leaders examining whether leadership is keeping pace with…
Boutique vs Large Executive Search Firms: Which Is Right for Your Business?
This post originally appeared on the AESC’s Insights & News When a leadership hire matters (and they almost always do), the “right” executive search partner isn’t…
Cornerstone International Group Opens New Office in Frankfurt
This post originally appeared on Hunt Scanlon Cornerstone International Group has opened a new office in Frankfurt and appointed of Florian Kittler as global sector…
Cornerstone Appoints Global Hospitality, Travel & Leisure Practice Leader and Strengthens Sector Capabilities with Frankfurt Expansion
Frankfurt, Germany — January 5, 2026 — Cornerstone International Group today announced the official opening of its Frankfurt office, as a strategic European hub…
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The Next Performance Gap in Hospitality Won’t Be Technology; It Will Be Leadership
Hospitality owners are investing heavily in technology such as artificial intelligence, digital guest platforms, data analytics, and increasingly sophisticated operational systems. Their expectation is…
The Role of a Career Coach in Executive Transitions
Challenges Executives Face in Transition Over the years as an executive recruiter, I have often witnessed the challenging situations executives face during career transitions.…
Hospitality trains exceptional operators. So why are so many CEOs coming from outside the industry?
A pattern I’ve been noticing in hospitality searches for a while: A hospitality executive spends 15–20 years building a career inside the industry. They…
