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What I Learned from #MujeresMondays
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Emily Matthews
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Biography
John joined Venari Partners in 2026 as part of the firm's Aviation & Aerospace practice, bringing close to three decades of experience across executive search, commercial aviation, aerospace, and defence. Based between Palm Beach and Chicago, he is the firm's second US-based hire and plays an important role in strengthening Venari Partners' presence across the North American market.
Throughout his career, John has held executive positions at leading global executive search firms Heidrick & Struggles and Spencer Stuart, developing extensive experience advising organisations on senior leadership appointments. His expertise extends beyond executive search, with founding advisory roles at EERO NEXUS, a mobile lounge provider, and Stargena, a nuclear battery company. He also serves on the Advisory Boards of BRW Enterprise and PrimeAI.
Combining extensive executive search experience with a broad understanding of business leadership and emerging industries, John brings valuable commercial insight and an established international network to Venari Partners' Aviation & Aerospace practice.
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Featured Case Studies
A selection of recent searches and outcomes delivered across the sector.
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Head of Revenue Management in PE-backed Leisure Business Case Study
Venari Partners were retained by a leading private equity firm to source a Head of Revenue Management for one of their portfolio companies operating within the leisure industry.
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VP of Development for African Hospitality Business: Case Study
Venari Partners was introduced to a VP of development candidate with more than 15 years’ experience in hotel development.
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VP of Sales and Marketing, Europe and US Case Study
Venari Partners’ Hospitality team were asked by a world-renowned hotel group to search for a VP of Sales and Marketing for both Europe and the US.
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