Bill Conn

Consulting Experience

Bill Conn is Executive Vice President & Managing Director, Atlanta based and is a member of the Leadership Team. Bill’s 15 years of experience in financial services, hospitality-related business development, and sales management, coupled with 16+ years in Hospitality Executive Search, allows him to bring a multi-dimensional approach to his work at HVS. Bill leads Business Development, Client Relations, and Operations, as well as C-level searches across all functional areas in Operations, Marketing, Human Resources, Sales/Marketing, Finance, Franchise Development, Technology, Culinary, and Supply Chain/Logistics in the hotel, restaurant, and travel/leisure industries. Bill views his role as that of a strategic partner helping his clients solve problems and achieve their business goals. He is a member of the Board of Trustees at The Cliff Valley School in Atlanta, GA. Bill enjoys family time with his wife, their children, and grandson. In his free time, he pursues his passions in road biking, autocross, and bowling. Bill is a graduate of Skidmore College in Saratoga Springs, NY, with a Bachelor of Science degree in Business with a minor in Economics.

My Articles

Riding the CFO Roundabout: Securing Hospitality's Financial Leadership Future

Since 2022, hospitality has seen a 30% increase in CFO turnover and a significant demand for financial executives. This trend, driven by post-COVID-19 burnout, remote work popularity and high inflation, reflects broader economic phenomena. High CFO turnover disrupts strategic initiatives, even while introducing fresh outlooks and innovation. Companies must balance retaining experienced leadership with embracing new ideas and fostering an adaptable culture to ensure resilience and sustainability.

• April 3, 2024 By Bill Conn

• Executive Search & Recruitment , Hotel Management , United States

Challenging Trends Currently Facing Hospitality Executive Teams

As the hospitality industry reopens, organizations face challenges that include labor shortages, rampant inflation, and soaring demand. An active mergers and acquisitions (M&A) market and widespread global instability are compounding the issues, forcing executive teams to find innovative ways to survive and thrive.

• October 17, 2022 By Bill Conn

• Human Resources , Economic Trends and Cycles , Executive Search & Recruitment , Hotel Companies , COVID-19 , United States