Executive Leadership for Restaurant & Franchise Brands Navigating Growth and Transition
Succession planning, leadership turnover, and growth demand more than resumes. Wray Executive Search delivers leaders who fit your business today—and where it’s headed.
Leveraging 50 years of deep industry expertise as executive search consultants, Wray Executive Search combines decades of specialization in restaurant, franchise, food service, and hospitality industries with expertise in identifying leaders who align with clients' cultural values and vision.
Executive Search Industry Specialists
As executive search consultants, our team knows how to position opportunities in a way that appeals to high-performing talent within our industries. Decades of specialization have allowed us to cultivate an extensive network of industry leaders, innovators, and top-tier professionals. This network gives us:
Direct access to passive candidates who are not actively seeking opportunities but are ideal fits for your business.
Referrals from trusted sources in the industry who understand the caliber of talent we seek.
Trusted by the top restaurant, franchise, food service, & hospitality organizations in the world
Our Team
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Kevin Stockslager
Managing Partner
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Ray Kelley
Managing Partner
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Rebecca Patt
SVP & Partner
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Bob Gershberg
Executive Advisor
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Joe Radice
Advisor
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Monica da la Nuez
Vice President
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Our unmatched industry expertise and connections to top-tier talent set us apart as a trusted partner in your search for excellence.
If you are looking to be considered for opportunities, go to our candidate page and submit your resume.