John Vanderslice Joins Firm as Senior Advisor
Boston (July 17, 2019) ― L.E.K. Consulting, a global management consulting firm, announced today that John Vanderslice, former Global Head of Luxury and Lifestyle at Hilton, joined the firm’s Hospitality practice as a Senior Advisor. Vanderslice has deep expertise in helping accelerate the growth of leading lifestyle and hospitality brands by identifying key market trends, launching new brands, and creating supporting products, initiatives, and programs.
“After years of unprecedented growth, the hospitality sector must prepare for tougher times ahead, including slowing revenue per room and the advent of digital technologies. Despite this, global opportunities abound, and John’s experience in establishing, revitalizing and building iconic hospitality brands will be a great complement to our capabilities as we help clients navigate this dynamic environment,” said Dan McKone, Senior Partner and Head of the Travel and Transport practice at L.E.K.
Vanderslice was most recently the Global Head of Luxury and Lifestyle at Hilton. Before that, he was the CEO of Miraval Holding, LLC, and President and CEO of Club Med Americas. He has also held numerous positions at Triarc Restaurant Group and Kraft General Foods. Vanderslice holds a Bachelor of Science from Boston College, Carroll School of Management.
About L.E.K. Consulting
L.E.K. Consulting is a global management consulting firm that uses deep industry expertise and rigorous analysis to help business leaders achieve practical results with real impact. We are uncompromising in our approach to helping clients consistently make better decisions, deliver improved business performance and create greater shareholder returns. The firm advises and supports global companies that are leaders in their industries — including the largest private and public-sector organizations, private equity firms, and emerging entrepreneurial businesses. Founded in 1983, L.E.K. employs more than 1,400 professionals across the Americas, Asia-Pacific and Europe. For more information, go to www.lek.com.