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Jose Contreras

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General Manager at Walent. Way to talent. Part of JCI
📍 Palma, Balearic Islands, Spain

Jose Contreras is the General Manager of JCI Talent Search, a firm he founded with over 25 years of experience in executive headhunting for the luxury hotel industry. He holds a degree in Tourism from the Universidad de Granada and a Masters from E. O. I. Sevilla. Colleagues describe him as professional and serious, with a knack for delivering quick results.

From a young age, Jose has been passionate about traveling and discovering the world. This interest is complemented by a varied taste in music, with an appreciation for artists ranging from U2 and Coldplay to Andrea Bocelli and Frank Sinatra. He also values sincere, lifelong friendships.

He is a former hotelier who successfully transitioned to founding his own international talent search firm with offices in Spain and Miami.

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Experience
25 Years
Current Role
General Manager
Job Level
Senior
Location
Palma, Balearic Islands, Spain
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Executive Headhunting
Specializes in recruiting executive and managerial talent for 4 and 5-star hotels across Europe, the Caribbean, and Latin America.
Luxury Hospitality
Possesses a deep understanding of the luxury hotel market, focusing on identifying leaders who can deliver exceptional human experiences.
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Career

Work history

1-2018
General Manager
Walent. Way to talent. Part of JCI
6-2000
General Manager
JCI Talent Search
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Education
1992 - 1996
Diplomado en Turismo
Universidad de Granada
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