Kristina Wallen, Group Managing Director

After nine enjoyable years setting up and establishing an executive recruitment business dedicated to the travel and hospitality sectors Kristina was approached by the design and advertising company HARP in 1995 to join the Board and set up a new recruitment division to support their plans to be a “one stop shop” to the travel industry.

HARP wallen executive travel recruitment & search rapidly became the leading boutique recruiter to the travel, hospitality and tourism markets in which it specialised and following a rapid period of expansion Kristina led an MBO in 2000 at which time HARP wallen was established as an independent executive recruitment company. As well as playing a key part in the ongoing development of the business Kristina undertakes retained search and consultancy assignments as well as project managing large recruitment campaigns for the company’s international client portfolio. Recently she was named one of the top 60 most influential women in the travel industry at the Association for Women Travel Executives 60 for 60 awards.

In addition to her responsibilities at HARP wallen, Kristina is a former trustee of the Family Holiday Association – a charity about which she cares very much. Outside work Kristina’s interests include walking in general but particularly with the dogs, supporting rugby and cricket – a passion for wine, cooking, friends and all things fun.

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