As clubs across the world continue to navigate evolving workforce expectations, talent shortages, and changing generational dynamics, the European Conference on Club Management 2026 will feature a timely and thought-provoking panel discussion exploring one of the industry’s most pressing topics: people strategy.
Entitled “People Strategy That Works: Leading, Hiring & Retaining Across Generations in Clubs & Resorts,” the panel will be facilitated by Michael Herd, Head of International Search & Consulting at KK&W, one of the leading executive search and consulting firms serving the global club industry.
The session will bring together an experienced panel of industry leaders and talent experts to discuss how clubs can attract, develop, and retain exceptional people in an increasingly competitive employment landscape.
Bringing together perspectives from executive recruitment, club operations, human resources, and leadership development, the panel will feature:
- Tom Wallace, Managing Partner at KK&W, who brings extensive experience in talent development and executive search across many of the premier clubs in the United States.
- John Blanch, General Manager of Loch Lomond Golf Club, whose distinguished international career includes leadership roles at Wentworth Club and senior management positions across Asia.
- Scott Semple, Director of People at St Andrews Links Trust, who leads the organisation’s people strategy, recruitment, and talent development functions.
- Nick Taylor, Managing Director of GreyCircle and leadership development specialist, who works with leading clubs and organisations to strengthen culture, engagement, and leadership effectiveness.
As clubs continue to face labour challenges and increasing expectations from both employees and members, the panel will provide practical insights, real-world examples, and actionable strategies that delegates can take back to their own organisations.
Torbjorn Johansson, CEO of CMAE, said:
“People remain the most important asset in any club, and finding, developing, and retaining talented individuals has become one of the defining leadership challenges of our time. This panel brings together a unique combination of expertise and perspectives from across the industry, and I am confident delegates will leave with valuable insights that can be applied immediately within their clubs.”
Registration for the European Conference on Club Management 2026 is open. For more information visit https://cvent.me/3xvB4Z
