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Founded in 1999, SearchWide Global is a full-service executive search firm primarily for companies in the travel, tourism, hospitality, convention, trade association, venue management, experiential marketing, sports, and entertainment industries. Headquartered in the Twin Cities, the firm operates worldwide, 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.

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Founded in 1999, SearchWide Global is a full-service executive search firm primarily for companies in the travel, tourism, hospitality, convention, trade association, venue management, experiential marketing, sports, and entertainment industries. Headquartered in the Twin Cities, the firm operates worldwide, 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.

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SearchWide Global Recruits Chief Diversity Officer for the Massachusetts Convention Center Authority

Executive recruitment firm SearchWide Global has assisted in the recruitment of Herschel Herndon as chief diversity officer for the Massachusetts Convention Center Authority (MCCA) in Boston. Executive recruiter Donna Thornton led the assignment. “We are thrilled to welcome Herschel and have him join the leadership team at the MCCA,” said David Gibbons, executive director of the MCCA.

SearchWide Global Seeks New Leader for the International Association of Exhibitions and Events

Executive recruitment firm SearchWide Global has been retained by the International Association of Exhibitions and Events (IAEE) to lead its search for a new president and chief executive officer. Executive vice president Mark Gnatovic is leading the assignment. The incoming leader will be expected to provide executive leadership and inspire growth and innovation and position the

SearchWide Global Seeks President and CEO for the Boise Metro Chamber of Commerce

Executive recruitment firm SearchWide Global has been retained by the Boise Metro Chamber of Commerce to lead its search for a new president and CEO. Nicole Newman, the search firm’s vice president, is leading the assignment. The president and CEO is hired by and responsible to the Chamber of Commerce board of directors. This position has

SearchWide Global Appoints Vice President

Executive recruitment firm SearchWide Global has grown its staff with the appointment of Andrea Christopherson as vice president. She will assist with SearchWide Global’s director and C-level searches and business development initiatives in the experiential event marketing segment along with the tradeshow and convention industries. “Andrea is an excellent addition to our team. With her experience

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SearchWide Global Rehires Rachel Tomlin as Executive Recruiter and Hires Cambria Jones as Marketing Manager

St. Paul, MN, September 22, 2021 — SearchWide Global recently welcomed two team members, Rachel Tomlin and Cambria Jones. “This is an exciting time for SearchWide Global as we expand our team and welcome Rachel and Cambria. They are both very talented, and I look forward to seeing them continue to grow with the organization,”

Tourism Diversity Matters Launches to Inspire and Create Change for Tourism and Events Industry

(Feb. 1, 2021) Elliott Ferguson, Chairman of the Board for Tourism Diversity Matters (TDM) and President and CEO, Destination DC, and Mike Gamble, TDM’s Founder and President and CEO of SearchWide Global today announced the collective impact model to inspire authenticity and inclusive leadership throughout the tourism and events industry. TDM’s mission is to be

SearchWide Global Promotes Two Industry Leaders

August 15, 2018 (ST. PAUL) – SearchWide Global, an executive search and recruitment firm in the travel, tourism, venue management, experiential marketing, tradeshow and exhibition, sports, and entertainment industry announces the promotion of Mark Gnatovic to Executive Vice President and Kellie Henderson as Senior Vice President. Both joined SearchWide Global in 2006. Gnatovic will continue

Searchwide Rebrands to “Searchwide Global”

ST. PAUL, MN, July 17, 2018 – SearchWide, an executive search and recruitment firm that has primarily worked in the travel, tourism, hospitality, sports, and entertainment industry for nearly two decades has rebranded which included renaming the organization, “SearchWide Global.” In rebranding, SearchWide Global had a clear vision of where the company is headed. Expanding their

SearchWide Announces Express Recruiting Service

WOODBURY, MN, January 18, 2018 – SearchWide, an executive search and recruitment firm that has primarily worked in the travel, tourism, and hospitality industry for nearly two decades has now launched a new recruiting service specifically for customers seeking to fill mid-level management roles quickly. The new service, SearchWide Connect, will fill a void in

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Introducing the SearchWide Global | CEO Interview Series
SearchWide Global CEO Interview Series | Episode 1 | Diversity & Inclusion
SearchWide Global CEO Interview Series | Episode 2 | Retention and Multi-Generational Workforce
SearchWide Global CEO Interview Series | Episode 4 | Talent Acquisition
SearchWide Global CEO Interview Series | Episode 5 | Interview Process
SearchWide CEO Interview Series | Episode 6 | Hiring Advice
SearchWide Global CEO Interview Series | Episode 3 | Leadership and Onboarding New Hires

Insights:
A NEW Vision for the Travel Industry
After 8 Months as a Digital Nomad, Here’s What I’ve Learned
The DNA of Tomorrow’s Destination Leaders Podcast with Mike Gamble
Work-Life Balance

Whitepages:
Board Diversity for Destination Organizations