Merger activity and private investment is changing the industry. Companies that succeed in this era will address their talent planning to reflect the new realities.
Spencer Stuart has identified three fundamental requirements for realizing the potential of big data: organization-wide talent able to operate effectively in a data-driven world; a culture that promotes data-driven decision-making; and an organizational structure that promotes the shared use of data.
The eighth edition of the Spencer Stuart Retail & Apparel Board Index provides perspective into the governance
trends affecting the boards of the 95 largest U.S. retail and apparel
companies.
The annual Spencer Stuart Hospitality & Leisure Board Index provides a unique view into the composition and governance practices of 20 of the top public companies in the industry.
A primer for digitally savvy executives aspiring to board service on how to best evaluate outside director opportunities.
Learn how digital innovation has created unprecedented demand for leadership with significant product experience, and the qualities that mark a candidate as a potential product leader.
A look at the newest expert in the boardroom—the digitally-savvy director—and a model for navigating this unique recruiting process.
The hotel industry's global growth is creating an enormous demand for new talent at all levels and redefining the skill set that senior industry leaders need.
Senior executives from other industries who have taken on leadership roles in the hospitality and leisure sector share their perspectives on making the transition.
As hospitality companies pursue growth in Asia Pacific, they are challenged with finding and developing sufficient leadership talent to lead these efforts.
Yum! Restaurants International CEO Graham Allan shares his perspectives on the international restaurant industry and talks about his company's growth and talent development strategies around the world.
An article examining recent changes in the chief marketing officer role in leading hospitality and leisure companies.
Mark Murphy, president and CEO of the Super Bowl XLV champion Green Bay Packers, shares his insights on the first 100 days, talent development, and his keys to CEO success in joining a storied organization with a well-established leadership team.
A Spencer Stuart article looking at what it means to be a high-performing CMO today and how marketing leaders can improve their effectiveness in the role.
Illuminating the organizational and talent challenges companies face as they embrace more technology-driven business models and suggest ways leaders can make sure their organizations are prepared to compete in a more digital world.
This article explores how the economic downturn has affected the restaurant industry and changed the profile of the successful top restaurant executive of the future.
How the recession has changed the focus and priorities of luxury business leaders, from the perspective of over 60 CEOs, general managers and industry observers around the world.
A look at the career paths leading to the role of Asia president
Article exploring the evolution of the consumer healthcare business and the industry’s talent needs.
Overcoming the business and leadership challenges to building a multichannel retail organization
Executives discuss the effects of globalisation, new category structures, country clustering and development of national talent on the role of the country general manager.