About the Founder
Kate Shehan: A Career Rooted in Leadership, People, and Service
https://www.linkedin.com/in/kate-shehan
From the dish room to the boardroom, Kate has worked in nearly every aspect of hospitality. She has held key leadership roles such as Vice President of Human Resources, Director of Training, Director of HR, RHRM, and Restaurant General Manager, giving her a unique ability to identify leaders who can navigate the fast-paced, customer-focused nature of service-driven industries. This diverse background gives her a solid perspective on leadership, hiring, and organizational success—insights she brings to every search she conducts.
Kate Shehan knows what makes a great leader—not just on paper, but in the real-world demands of hospitality, restaurants, and the service industry. With a career that spans operations, human resources, and executive leadership, she has firsthand experience creating teams, leading teams, solving industry-specific challenges, and building cultures that thrive.
An Industry Insider Who Knows Leadership
Kate specializes in executive search for hospitality, restaurant, and service-oriented companies, helping organizations find top-tier C-suite, VP, director, and corporate level talent. As the founder of TalentPursuit, she applies decades of industry expertise to match companies with leaders who not only have the right skills but also embody the culture and values that define great service organizations.
Beyond recruiting, Kate is a trusted voice in the hospitality industry:
Dedicated to Advancing Hospitality & Service Leadership
She is deeply committed to shaping the future of leadership in hospitality and service industries. She has taken on volunteer leadership roles that allow her to give back to the profession:
Education & Expertise
Committed to advancing her education and knowledge, Kate’s background makes her a particularly savvy leader who understands the complex business roles and the people driven nature of service industries. She has worked with private and public companies, from startups to large enterprises ($4M–$500M in revenue), and family owned and entrepreneurial companies, ensuring that each client achieves a leader who can drive success in their organization.
Helping Hospitality & Service Companies Build Strong Leadership Teams
Her approach to executive search is deeply personalized and industry specific. She believes in finding leaders who not only meet the qualifications but truly understand the unique demands of hospitality, restaurants, and service-focused businesses.
Kate is passionate about connecting companies with leaders who drive real impact. Her approach is rooted in authenticity, deep industry knowledge, and a commitment to finding the most talented leader for every organization.
Let’s find the right leader for your team--the one who brings the skills, vision, and cultural fit to move your business forward.