About Portico
Our Founder
Matt Glodz is the founder of Portico Executive Search, a boutique recruitment firm that specialises in the global hotel, travel and real estate sectors.
With over a decade of experience spanning executive career strategy, hotel development and airline revenue management, Matt brings a uniquely well-rounded perspective to each search.
Before founding Portico, Matt built Resume Pilots and CV Pilots into leading executive career consultancies, working directly with C-suite leaders across hospitality, real estate and finance. He led both firms through to successful acquisition.
Earlier in his career, he held roles in Feasibility and Investment Analysis at Hilton and Revenue Management at United Airlines. He was also a course facilitator for Cornell’s executive certificate programmes in Hotel Real Estate Investments and Asset Management.
Matt holds a Bachelor of Science with Distinction from Cornell University’s School of Hotel Administration, with minors in Real Estate and Italian Studies.
As President of the Cornell Hotel Society’s London chapter and Member of the Cornell Real Estate Council, Matt remains closely connected to the global hospitality and real estate sectors.
Our Values
1. Industry Expertise
We bring deep expertise in hospitality, travel and real estate, grounded in firsthand work experience.
We don’t just match CVs to job specs. We understand the operational challenges, leadership dynamics and cultural nuances that define success.
Our insight enables us to find leaders who will excel within your organisation and drive it forward.
2. Long-Term Partnership
We aim to become a trusted, strategic partner you can rely on for future hiring needs.
By taking the time to understand your business, culture and goals, we serve as an extension of your team, building collaborative, long-term relationships.
Our clients trust us not only to deliver exceptional talent but to offer honest advice, market insights and a consistent, high-touch service at every stage of the search.
3. Uncompromising Integrity
Integrity underpins everything we do - from the way we represent your brand to the guidance we provide behind the scenes.
We respect your time, protect your confidentiality and communicate transparently at every step. You can trust us to act in your best interest, even if that means challenging assumptions or advising against a hire.
In a crowded market, care, consistency and hospitality still set the best apart. Through precision, empathy and respect, we earn the trust - and the privilege - to represent you.
Why Portico?
A portico is an elegant gateway: a space of arrival that bridges the familiar and the unknown.
In timeless architecture, porticos mark places of significance. They invite people into spaces that inspire and endure - grand hotels, historic buildings, cultural landmarks - offering a sense of shelter, structure and anticipation for what lies ahead.
We see our role in the same way.
In hospitality, travel and real estate, leadership is the gateway to growth. The right executive talent unlocks opportunity, shapes strategy and delivers results.
We serve as that point of connection, linking ambitious organisations with the leaders who bring their vision to life.
We don’t just make placements: we build partnerships. We guide both clients and candidates through critical transitions with clarity, discretion and purpose.
Whether you're entering a new market, growing your brand or strengthening your team, we’re here to help you move forward with confidence.
Get in touch.
We’d love to hear more about your hiring goals and how we can help you find key talent.