Ann FastiggiFastiggi, one of the most prominent names in executive search within the hospitality industry, joins HMA from Korn/Ferry International, where she served as Senior Client Partner. Fastiggi will direct the hospitality practice for Herbert Mines Associates, enhancing the firm’s leadership position in the retail, consumer packaged goods, apparel, and restaurant sectors. Fastiggi, one of the most prominent names in executive search within the hospitality industry, joins HMA from Korn/Ferry International, where she served as Senior Client Partner. Fastiggi will direct the hospitality practice for Herbert Mines Associates, enhancing the firm’s leadership position in the retail, consumer packaged goods, apparel, and restaurant sectors. Ann Fastiggi has been instrumental in highly visible executive searches at the CEO, President and C-Suite levels within the hotel, restaurant, gaming and travel industries, among others. In addition to her recent role at Korn/Ferry International, Fastiggi’s 18-year career in executive search includes more than five years at Heidrick & Struggles, Inc. where she served as a Senior Associate; and seven years at Spencer Stuart, for whom she helped establish the hospitality practice. Ann has emerged as a trusted advisor to CEO’s and senior leaders, charged with building their leadership teams, and has served clients including: Starwood; Hyatt; Hilton; Choice Hotels; Wyndham; Intrawest; Morgans Hotel Group; Loews Hotels; Intercontinental Hotel Group; Norwegian Cruise Lines; Royal Caribbean Cruise Line; Hertz; T.G.I .Fridays; Hooters; and Dunkin Brands, among numerous others. Ann got her start in hospitality as director of sales and marketing for a small tour operator specializing in travel to Ireland, Scotland and England, before transitioning to a career in executive search. She earned her BA degree at Boston University, and received a Master’s degree in counseling psychology at Temple University. Ann and her husband live in Wilton, CT with their daughter.