Discreet Executive Search for Luxury Hospitality, Luxury Brands & Private Assets
We partner with owners, CEOs and senior decision makers across luxury hospitality, luxury brands and private assets to identify and secure exceptional leadership talent.
A retained, end-to-end search process designed to remove uncertainty, protect brand standards and deliver confidence in every senior appointment.
TRUSTED BY OWNERS, BOARDS & CEOs
Where the Cost of a Wrong Hire Is Significant
Senior hires in luxury hospitality, private assets and luxury brands are high-stakes decisions.
The wrong appointment impacts performance, culture, guest or client experience and ultimately brand and asset value.
Solterre Partners provides a more structured, intelligent and discreet alternative to traditional executive search.
We work directly with a small number of clients, delivering highly targeted retained searches for critical leadership roles across luxury hospitality, private islands, resorts, yachts, privately owned assets and the wider luxury market — including watches, jewellery, fashion and luxury services.
General Managers
Resort Managers
Executive Chefs
Finance Directors
Luxury Commercial Leaders
Senior Operational Leaders
Executive Search
Our Specialisms
Luxury Hospitality Leadership
CEO, COO, Managing Director, Group Operations Director.
Property & Resort Leadership
General Manager, Resort Manager, Hotel Manager, Director of Operations.
Private Assets & Estates
Estate Director, Private Residence Manager, Household Director, Asset Manager.
Watches, Jewellery & Luxury Goods
Managing Director, Commercial Director, Brand Director, Retail Director.
Fashion, Beauty & Lifestyle
Country Manager, Brand Director, Client Director, Marketing Director.
Commercial, Finance & Sales Leadership
Finance Director, Commercial Director, Sales Director, Marketing Director.
WHO WE WORK WITH
Luxury Markets
Beyond luxury hospitality and private assets, we partner with leading brands, maisons, retailers, private groups and service-led businesses across the wider luxury ecosystem —
where brand standards, client experience and leadership quality are paramount.
Watches & Horology
Managing Director, Brand Director, Commercial Director
High Jewellery
CEO, Commercial Director, Client Director
Fashion & Accessories
Managing Director, Retail Director, Operations Director
Beauty, Fragrance & Cosmetics
General Manager, Brand Director, Commercial Director
Luxury Retail & Client Experience
Retail Director, Client Experience Director, Regional Director
Private Client & Luxury Services
Client Services Director, Lifestyle Director, Operations Director
Solterre Search
A Retained Search Built for High-Stakes Appointments
Solterre Search is our end-to-end executive search process, designed for clients who cannot afford uncertainty when hiring senior leaders across luxury hospitality, private assets and the wider luxury market.
We combine deep market mapping, targeted candidate engagement and structured evaluation to ensure every candidate presented is aligned not only on experience, but on leadership style, brand fit, performance expectations and long-term value.
Global Talent Identification & Mapping
Access to Passive, High-Performing Candidates
Discreet Engagement & Qualification
Structured Multi-Stage Evaluation
Final Candidate Validation & Benchmarking
Solterre Index
A Structured Evaluation Framework for Confident Senior Hiring Decisions
NOT A DATABASE. NOT AN APPLICANT TRACKING SYSTEM. A STRUCTURED DECISION FRAMEWORK.
Global Talent Mapping
Identifying relevant senior talent across international hospitality and private asset markets.
STRUCTURED EVALUATION
Assessing candidates through a clear, consistent and multi-dimensional framework.
CANDIDATE BENCHMARKING
Comparing candidates against role requirements, performance expectations and market insight.
DECISION CLARITY
Giving clients concise, objective insight to support confident hiring decisions.
Delivered through Solterre Search. Powered by the Solterre Index.
BENEFITS
Clarity, Confidence and Control in Every Hire
Our considered search methodology and multi-dimensional assessment framework deliver measurable advantages for clients hiring senior leaders across luxury hospitality and the wider luxury sector.
Reduced Hiring Risk
Rigorous evaluation minimises the risk of a costly wrong hire.
Significant Time Savings
We do the heavy lifting — research, outreach and screening — so you can focus on running your business.
Higher-Calibre Shortlists
Access exceptional leaders you simply won't reach through traditional channels.
Clear Candidate Comparison
Structured evaluation framework enables objective, like-for-like comparison.
Confident Decision Making
Insight-led reporting and benchmarks give you clarity to choose with conviction.
Better Long-Term Fit
We assess for cultural alignment, leadership style and values — driving stronger retention and impact.
GLOBAL REACH
A Global Network of Exceptional Talent
Solterre Partners operates across Europe, the Middle East, the Indian Ocean, the Caribbean and Asia-Pacific, connecting clients with senior leadership talent across luxury hospitality, private assets, watches & jewellery, fashion, beauty, lifestyle and luxury services.
GLOBAL LUXURY REACH
Strong presence across Europe, Middle East, Indian Ocean, Caribbean and Asia-Pacific.
SENIOR TALENT NETWORK
Access to a curated network of high-calibre senior leaders across the global luxury ecosystem.
CROSS-BORDER SEARCH CAPABILITY
Proven expertise in cross-border searches and complex leadership appointments.
20+ YEARS OF SEARCH EXPERIENCE
Decades of experience delivering leadership talent for the world's most prestigious brands.
DISCREET & CONFIDENTIAL
Every search is conducted with absolute discretion, integrity and client confidentiality.
ABOUT SOLTERRE PARTNERS
Led by Experience. Driven by Insight.
Solterre Partners was founded by Simon Cook, an executive search specialist with more than two decades of experience identifying and engaging senior leadership talent.
Simon is trusted by clients across hospitality, luxury brands, private assets, specialist search, business change, technology and senior leadership markets.
Solterre Partners was created to offer a more discreet, focused and intelligent search experience for clients operating in luxury hospitality, luxury brands and private assets.
Every engagement is led with precision, confidentiality and a clear understanding of what’s at stake—helping clients make high-stakes senior hires with confidence.
GLOBAL PERSPECTIVE
Experience engaging senior talent across international markets and cultures.
STRATEGIC ADVISOR
A trusted advisor to owners, boards and senior executives on leadership hiring.
DISCREET BY DESIGN
Confidential search delivery for sensitive, senior and business-critical appointments.
COMMITTED TO EXCELLENCE
A rigorous focus on quality, alignment and long-term impact.
The right leadership hire can shape the future of a business, a brand and a legacy. Our role is to ensure you make that hire with total confidence.
