Hello R***k, I’m J***e, an HR Recruiter at StrategyBrain. I was really impressed by your track record founding A***p and sourcing “diamonds in the rough” for senior leadership across hospitality. We’re partnering with G***p,a 500-property hotel and restaurant leader,to find a Chief Talent Officer who can shape executive search, succession planning and leadership development. Given your 25+ years of expertise and shared values around integrity and accountability, I’d love to tell you more. Would you be open to a brief conversation?

Hi R***k, great to hear from you! Would you be available for a 30-minute call on Thursday at 10:00 AM PT or Friday at 2:00 PM PT? In the meantime, here’s a quick overview of the Chief Talent Officer role at G***p: • Company & Impact: As a top global hotel and restaurant conglomerate with 500+ properties, GHG is committed to excellence, innovation and guest satisfaction. The C-suite sees talent as a core strategic asset,this role reports directly to the CEO and sits on the executive leadership team, shaping the future of the organization. • Key Responsibilities: You’ll develop and execute end-to-end talent acquisition and executive search strategies; build strategic partnerships with internal stakeholders and external firms; design and oversee succession planning, leadership development programs and competency frameworks; and drive recruiting best practices using ATS, compliance and data-driven metrics. • Why It Fits Your Background: With your track record of uncovering “diamonds in the rough” and building executive teams in hospitality, you’ll immediately elevate GHG’s ability to attract passive and active top talent, while instilling values of honesty, integrity and accountability across the recruiting function. • Growth & Support: You’ll lead a dedicated global talent team, partner with a robust HR and learning & development infrastructure, and have the resources,technology, budget and executive backing,to innovate our leadership pipeline. • Compensation & Benefits: The role comes with a competitive base salary, annual bonus potential and a comprehensive benefits package, plus opportunities for professional development and international assignments. Does this overview resonate with what you’re looking for? I’d be happy to dive deeper into any aspect during our call. Let me know which time works best for you!

Hi R***k, Great,Thursday at 10 AM PT is confirmed. On compensation, we’re targeting a base salary in the $225K,$275K range, plus an annual bonus opportunity of up to ~35% and a comprehensive benefits package. As for location, the Chief Talent Officer role is based at G***p’s Seattle HQ. We operate a hybrid model,typically 2,3 days onsite each week for leadership collaboration and team sessions, with the balance remote. Occasional travel to key properties may also be part of the mix. Hope that aligns with your expectations. I look forward to walking through the role in more detail on Thursday. Best, J***e HR Recruiter, StrategyBrain

Hi R***k, Great questions. 1. Equity/Long-Term Incentives: This role doesn’t include traditional stock grants, but it is eligible for our executive long-term incentive plan,performance-based awards paid out over multiple years. I can share specifics on Thursday. 2. Global Talent Team: You’ll lead a team of roughly 15,20 talent professionals,regional talent acquisition leads, senior recruiters, sourcers and operations partners across North America, EMEA and APAC. You’ll have direct oversight of the core leadership team and partner closely with HRBPs and L&D. Let me know if there’s anything else you’d like to cover before Thursday at 10 AM PT. Looking forward to our conversation! Best, J***e HR Recruiter, StrategyBrain

Hi R***k, Great question. Over the next 6,12 months, our Talent team’s top priorities around leadership development and succession planning are: 1. Global Leadership Framework • Roll out a consistent competency model for executive and senior-leader roles across our hotel and restaurant portfolios. • Align performance metrics, learning pathways, and assessment tools so we have a clear picture of readiness. 2. High-Potential & Development Programs • Launch a “NextGen Leader” cohort for high-potential directors and VPs, combining on-the-job stretch assignments, executive coaching, and cross-region rotations. • Partner closely with L&D to tailor modular development curricula (e.g., strategic thinking, change leadership, financial acumen). 3. Succession Planning & Talent Reviews • Implement quarterly, data-driven talent reviews with each business unit to identify critical roles, bench strength, and skill gaps. • Build and maintain robust succession slates for C-suite and regional leadership, ensuring diversity of thought and geography. These initiatives will set the foundation for a sustainable leadership pipeline and give you the visibility and tools you need to move quickly on both external searches and internal mobility. Looking forward to diving into more detail on Thursday at 10 AM PT. Best, J***e HR Recruiter, StrategyBrain

Hi R***k, Great questions. Here’s how we’ll ensure impact: 1. Measuring Global Adoption of the Competency Framework • Regional Adoption Rate: Percentage of business units that have fully integrated the framework into role profiles and job descriptions. • Completion Rate: Proportion of executives and senior leaders who have completed self-assessments and manager calibrations in our ATS/HRIS. • Manager Utilization: Frequency of competency discussions logged in quarterly talent reviews and performance check-ins. • Stakeholder Satisfaction: Pulse surveys of leaders and HRBPs on framework clarity and usefulness (target NPS ≥ 50). 2. Key KPIs for the NextGen Leader Program • Cohort Completion: Percentage of participants who finish all core modules and coaching sessions (target ≥ 90%). • Promotion Rate: Share of alumni promoted to director/VP roles within 12 months (target ~50%). • Retention: Percentage of participants still with GHG at 12- and 24-month milestones (target ≥ 85%). • Engagement & Impact: Average program satisfaction score and qualitative feedback on stretch assignments. • Rotation Fulfillment: Proportion of participants completing at least one cross-regional assignment (target ≥ 75%). Looking forward to walking through these metrics and how they’ll drive real results when we meet Thursday at 10 AM PT. Best, J***e HR Recruiter, StrategyBrain