The Team
Nina Johnson Bennett
Nina is the Managing Director of Management Search Executive Limited before managing her own Executive Search Company she worked with well known Hospitality Recruitment businesses, initially focusing on the international markets, building strong working relationships with both multinational companies as well as in-country operators across many continents.
Nina gained wide international exposure through regular site, client visits, and overseas business trips, essential to identify the different skill sets and characteristics required to handle the challenges and cultural differences faced by her candidates.
Nina's ability to find creative and original solutions for her clients singles her out as an influential contributor to people-based strategies for many prestigious organisations. Her extensive network of global contacts, both inside and outside the hospitality, travel and leisure industry, complements this skill. Nina believes that understanding each company culture is vital for the right candidate match. She has an enviable track record of placing senior executives who can grow with the role and the organisation, so creating real value for the clients she works with.
Coming from a hotel family and having a head start on her contemporaries she graduated from Hotel School and joined Forte's fast track graduate development programme. Her management roles have included Human Resources, Rooms Division, Food and Beverage; and Hotel Manager for multinational hotel companies. During her hotel career Nina has opened hotels, welcomed the rich and famous including the world of show business, Royalty, both British and International and global Captains of industry.
Nina is passionate about her work and continually seeks to find new and innovative ways to serve the Hospitality Industry; she is also a committed member of the Women's Leadership Group in Support of the Princes Trust Charity.
Email: nina@mseltd.co.uk
Shahnaz Zarif
Shahnaz Zarif joined Management Search Executive Limited in September 2010, having spent 2 years as Researcher in the public sector. She studied History at Sussex University, where she gained a 2:1 and honed her research skills, spending time in the Mass Observation Archives.
She began her career in retail however quickly moving in to the arts after developing an interest and understanding in the leisure industry; she has developed an extensive portfolio of experience working in events management, arts administration, organising and promoting live events, managing film festivals, producing plays and running theatre groups
Email: Shahnaz@mseltd.co.uk
Hannah Boylan
In February 2012 Hannah joined MSE as Head of Operations. She brings a wealth of experience from her background in administration, database & library management.
Hannah completed her A-level qualifications at Greenhead College in Huddersfield before moving on to The University of Birmingham to complete a BA single honours degree in English and American Literature. She graduated in 2011 with a 2.1 and moved to London where she joined the administration department at higher education establishment The London College.
Hannah continues to foster a keen interest in Literature and Art; regularly taking advantage of the museums and galleries in and around London.
Email: Hannah@mseltd.co.uk