At the recent Global Restaurant Investment Forum in Dubai, Marc Blazer, Chairman & CEO of Overture Investments and co-owner of Noma, was heard saying, “I am not in the investment... read more →
Many of the restaurant industry’s brightest young brands are seeking private equity partners in a search for rapid growth. Led by a founder’s passion and capital commitment by private equity,... read more →
Aethos™ finds that poor support in one specific HR duty may start a negative domino effect Alignment has been a commonly spoken “business mantra” for years, although Human Resources professionals... read more →
With the ALIS conference kick-starting today, it is fair to say that the hotel and investment community ‘formally’ begins its year. It is a foretelling summit which sets the tone... read more →
The news about Boparan Restaurant Holdings (BRH) purchasing the Cinnamon Collection only days after we learned about Equistone Partners Europe Limited acquiring a majority stake in GAUCHO is an indication... read more →
Greger/Peterson Associates, Inc., a retained search and advisory firm with offices in Los Angeles, CA and Portland, OR merges with New York-based Aethos Consulting Group™, a global executive search and... read more →
Cybersecurity. Say-on-Pay. Short-term vs Long-Term. Shareholder Activism. All of these issues are at the forefront for board directors these days. Change in corporate governance has reached a dizzying pace. How... read more →
The hospitality industry has been under repeated and marked changes of late, and like many other industries, the trend is consolidation. The implications extend well beyond market share and positioning;... read more →
They are critical business questions every leader faces sooner or later – “Can this employee be saved?” or “Would coaching be a wise investment for this person?”. Not surprisingly, we... read more →
Over the past few weeks I have attended various conferences in our industry and the topic of ‘hiring Millennials’’ has been ever present in sessions and passing conversations alike. It... read more →