SearchWide Global

About Us

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.

Achievements

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Meet the Team

Mike Gamble

Chairman & CEO

Mark Gnatovic

President, Retained Search

Cambria Jones

Chief Marketing & Experience Officer

Jennifer Brown

Vice President of Finance & HR

Wendy Moran

Global Head of SearchWide Connect

Kellie Henderson

Global Head of Destinations

Nicole Newman

Global Head of Destinations

John Brich

Global Head of Hotels & Resorts

Andrea Christopherson

Global Head of Experiential, Tradeshows, Events & Venues

Rogine Johnson

Reference Specialist

Kathryn Millard

Executive Recruiter

Sara Nielsen

Project Manager

Carmen Rodgers

Executive Recruiter

Tracy Smith

Project Manager

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Solutions And Expertise

Solutions

Executive Search
On-Demand Recruiting
Succession Planning

Industries

Functions

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News Briefings

SearchWide Global Seeking New Leader for Visit Florida Keys

Executive recruitment firm SearchWide Global has been selected by Visit Florida Keys to lead in its search for a new president and CEO. Senior vice president Kellie Henderson is spearheading the assignment. The CEO of Visit Florida Keys oversees the use of the tourism development taxes (TDT) collected in Monroe County, FL, through the Tourist Development Council

SearchWide Global Recruits CEO for Visit Bend

Executive recruitment firm SearchWide Global has recruited Jeff Knapp as the new president and CEO of Visit Bend. Nicole Newman, the search firm’s vice president, led the assignment. He replaces Kevney Dugan, who is now with Travel Oregon. “We were looking for a genuine, passionate, approachable and experienced leader and I know that we found that in Jeff,” said

SearchWide Global Tapped by the Alaska Raptor Center to Find New Leader

Executive recruitment firm SearchWide Global has been retained by the Alaska Raptor Center to lead in its search for a new executive director. Nicole Newman, the search firm’s vice president, is leading the assignment. The executive director is responsible for the overall strategic direction, leadership, and management of the Alaska Raptor Center’s multi-faceted programs and business

SearchWide Global Retained by Visit Bend for CEO Search

After taking a massive hit during the pandemic, employment and hiring within the hotel and hospitality industry has rebounded. The leisure and hospitality industry added an average of 39,000 jobs per month in 2023. Consumer research reveals that leisure and group business travel remains strong as well and new workplace trends allow people to travel more

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