Press release: 25th Anniversary
Woman-owned CourtesyMasters Celebrates 25 Years of Privacy-First, Inclusive Excellence in Global Hospitality Executive Search & Management Recruitment.
CourtesyMasters, a leading player in global recruitment in the hospitality sector, proudly celebrates its 25th anniversary on October 12. Founded in 1999 and led by a woman since 2007, CourtesyMasters has spent a quarter century working to connect top talent with prestigious hospitality companies worldwide. The agency is known for its focus on privacy, inclusiveness and the human factor within hospitality.
Personal & professional growth
What started in Rotterdam, the Netherlands, has grown into an international, solidplayer in executive search and management recruitment in the hospitality industry. CourtesyMasters sets the standard for excellence, integrity andpersonal service, with a strong emphasis on diversity and both professional andpersonal development.
“Since I became the owner of CourtesyMasters in 2007, my mission has been to put inclusivity and privacy at the heart of the recruitment process within hospitality,” says Larissa Zwart, owner and managing partner. “We have built a company that not only matches talent with opportunities, but also encourages personal and professional growth. The human factor, which makes hospitality so special, is always at the forefront of this.”
Sustainable added value
Mrs. Zwart also emphasizes the importance of breaking down barriers: “We are committed to creating opportunities for every talent. Our focus on the human factor, along with our commitment to privacy and growth, allows us to richly shape the future of hospitality recruitment.”
CourtesyMasters' contribution to the industry has been praised by industry leaders. “The ability of Larissa's team to find candidates who not only meet our requirements but also reinforce our culture is unparalleled,” said one client. The human factor, while not on the balance sheet, only as an expense item on the income statement, is, in our opinion, the defining role for day-to-day success and sustainable added value within virtually any business, especially within the hospitality industry.
The person behind the individual
About CourtesyMasters: founded in 1999 and grown over the years into a leadingrecruitment agency specializing in finding (prospective) executives, directors and manageres for hotels, resorts and restaurants worldwide. The person behind the client, behind the candidate, behind the colleague and behind the supplier is central. Always.
