Bill Conn

Consulting Experience

Bill Conn serves as Executive Vice President & Managing Director at HVS, based in Atlanta, and is an integral member of the firm’s Leadership Team. With 15 years of experience in financial services, hospitality business development, and sales management, along with over 16 years in Hospitality Executive Search, Bill brings a comprehensive, multi-disciplinary approach to his work. He leads Business Development and Client Relations and specializes in C-suite searches across various functions, including Operations, Marketing, Human Resources, Sales/Marketing, Finance, Franchise Development, Technology, Culinary, and Supply Chain/Logistics within the hotel, restaurant, and travel/leisure industries. Bill views his role as a strategic partner, dedicated to helping clients solve complex challenges and achieve their business objectives. Additionally, he serves on the Board of Trustees at The Cliff Valley School in Atlanta, GA, and holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Business with a minor in Economics from Skidmore College.

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