Belinda Doevenspeck-Farrelly
Executive Recruiter
Naarden
Summary
Results-driven executive recruitment leader with a proven track record in global hospitality staffing and workforce strategy. Skilled in identifying top-tier talent, optimizing leadership pipelines, and spearheading strategic HR initiatives across diverse markets. Extensive experience in high-level recruitment, succession planning, and talent development within EMEA and beyond.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
4
4
Languages
Work History
Senior Director, Executive Recruiting & Talent Planning, EMEA
Marriott International
09.2020 - 01.2025
- Led executive recruitment strategy for General Managers across all 32 brands and Tier 2 human capital planning.
- Developed and executed talent planning strategies, aligning global senior leadership initiatives.
- Partnered with HR Operations to drive diversity and high-potential talent planning.
- Coached HR leadership on talent planning strategies for all disciplines.
- Oversaw recruitment and placement of Voyage Students.
- Spearheaded localization efforts in collaboration with Learning & Development and key stakeholders.
Senior Director, Talent Acquisition, MEA
Marriott International
01.2017 - 09.2020
- Designed and implemented talent acquisition strategies with a focus on General Manager recruitment.
- Identified and nurtured high-potential GM talent pools.
- Led succession planning efforts for executive leadership.
- Partnered with HR Operations to drive female leadership initiatives and high-potential development.
- Directed talent acquisition strategies for career fairs, hotel schools, and recruitment events across MEA.
- Led recruitment for pre-opening and conversion projects.
Director, Executive Search & Recruitment
Profile Talent Solutions
03.2016 - 01.2017
- Managed executive search assignments for hospitality, leisure, travel, and luxury service industries.
- Oversaw senior appointments recruitment across Europe, UK, Middle East, Africa, and the Caribbean.
- Led business development initiatives and managed teams in London and Dubai.
Director
BlackBook Executive Search
09.2015 - 03.2016
- Provided global executive search services across retail, luxury, lifestyle, fashion, hospitality, and leisure sectors.
Principal Consultant, Executive Search
Portfolio (PSD Group)
11.2012 - 08.2015
- Conducted executive search assignments for senior leadership roles within the hospitality and leisure industries.
- Spearheaded major recruitment projects for 5-star hospitality brands in EMEA.
Partner
StaffSearch Recruitment
01.2011 - 01.2013
- Specialized in executive search for hospitality, marketing, sales, and office support professionals.
Consultant, Recruitment & Executive Search
JOpportunity
01.2006 - 01.2011
- Managed full-cycle recruitment processes, client advisory, and business development.
Education
International Secretary - French, English, Tourism & Commercial Studies
Ecole de Commerce et des Langues
Basis School - Grammar School
Venlo
American High School - undefined
Skills
Collaborative leadership
Team management
Organizational development
Stakeholder relations
Timeline
Senior Director, Executive Recruiting & Talent Planning, EMEA
Marriott International
09.2020 - 01.2025
Senior Director, Talent Acquisition, MEA
Marriott International
01.2017 - 09.2020
Director, Executive Search & Recruitment
Profile Talent Solutions
03.2016 - 01.2017
Director
BlackBook Executive Search
09.2015 - 03.2016
Principal Consultant, Executive Search
Portfolio (PSD Group)
11.2012 - 08.2015
Partner
StaffSearch Recruitment
01.2011 - 01.2013
Consultant, Recruitment & Executive Search
JOpportunity
01.2006 - 01.2011
Basis School - Grammar School
Venlo
American High School - undefined
International Secretary - French, English, Tourism & Commercial Studies
Ecole de Commerce et des Langues
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