Florian Kittler is the Founder of YK Hospitality Consulting GmbH in Frankfurt and YK Consulting Limited in Hong Kong. He is the Managing Partner of Cornerstone-Frankfurt am Main, the latest addition to Cornerstone International Group’s (CIG) European Portfolio. At Cornerstone he oversees the Global Practice Lead for Hospitality, Travel & Leisure where he supports & advises an array of global clients. With over three decades of expertise in the hospitality industry and executive recruitment throughout Europe, the Middle East, and Asia Pacific, Florian brings a wealth of international experience and a robust network to his clients. He holds respected professional executive coaching certifications, including ICF (ACC) & EMCC (EIA), as well as AI Manager & Consultant, underscoring his commitment to both people development and innovative leadership solutions. Florian leverages this diverse background and expertise to deliver senior executive appointments and enhanced advisory services that drive organizational growth. Assignments range from C-suite & VP roles, board appointments, to above property-level functional leadership, and emerging AI- and digital-driven positions. Before joining Cornerstone International Group, Florian developed operational leadership acumen with prestigious global hotel brands such as Shangri-La, Mandarin Oriental, and Hyatt. In the executive search arena, he led the Hospitality & Leisure practice for PSD Group in Greater China, for Comrise Consulting across Asia, and for the past 9 years, the Executive Search practice for HVS in Asia Pacific & Europe (since 2019). A Berlin native, Florian has spent the last 30 years immersed in Germany, Switzerland, Dubai, Hong Kong, Doha, Manila, Beijing, and Shanghai, always maintaining a strong connection to his passion for hospitality. He holds a Swiss Higher Diploma in Hospitality & Restaurant Management from the University Centre ‘Cesar Ritz’ in Switzerland. His unique blend of professional accreditation, cross-cultural insights, and AI-driven consulting enables him to offer expanded solutions beyond traditional executive search, supporting clients in adapting to an evolving business landscape.