SearchWide Global, a leading recruitment firm, has partnered with major tourism industry leader, Bob Lander. Lander, who previously served as President and CEO of the Austin Convention and Visitors Bureau and is Past Chair of Destination Marketing Association International, has joined SearchWide Global as an executive consultant and coach.
“I have known and respected Bob for many years but his most recent display of leadership and courage as Chair of DMAI, during the most challenging year of the association’s history was inspiring. We are excited to work closer with Bob and have him as a part of our team”, said Mike Gamble, President and CEO of SearchWide Global.
Lander will focus on further developing vital relationships in the hotel/resort sector as well as the broader travel/tourism, and hospitality industries for SearchWide Global.
“SearchWide Global occupies a prominent position across a wide spectrum of our industry. I am delighted to have the opportunity to work with a team that demonstrates a high-level of integrity and passion in all that they do”, said Bob Lander.
Lander served as President and CEO of the Austin Convention and Visitors Bureau (CVB) from 2001-2016. He also held the title of Executive Vice President at Visit Phoenix from 1996-2001. Prior to that, he held many hotel industry roles including, General Manager, Regional Vice President and Vice President of Sales and Marketing for Renaissance Hotels, North America. Destination Marketing Association International named him Chair in 2015 and now serves as immediate Past Chair.
About SearchWide Global: SearchWide Global™ is a full service executive search firm, placing hundreds of executives, primarily for companies in the travel, tourism, hospitality, convention, trade association, venue management and experiential marketing industries. Specializing in C-Level and Director level executive searches for companies ranging in size from Fortune 500 corporations to mid-sized public and private companies and associations. Founded in 1999, and headquartered in the Twin Cities and several regional offices, SearchWide Global is able to serve clients and candidates nationwide.