John Swanson

John Swanson is an experienced executive recruiter and consultant at Strategic Hospitality Search since 2017, specializing in talent acquisition for the food and beverage sectors. Previously, Swanson served as COO at Crews and Airport Retail Management, overseeing restaurant and retail operations in U.S. airports from 2014 to 2015. During a long tenure at ARAMARK from 2005 to 2013, Swanson held the position of Vice President of Operations, managing 180 profit centers across nine states and driving significant quality and efficiency improvements. Swanson’s earlier career includes serving as Executive Vice President at Levy Restaurants from 1980 to 2002, where leadership in operational planning and corporate structure development positioned the company as a leader in sports and entertainment food service. Academic credentials include a degree from Southern Illinois University, Carbondale.