HVS Executive Search, a global specialist executive search and advisory firm for the hospitality sector, has appointed Paige Brewer as global head of compensation consulting.

Brewer comes from a background in total rewards management within a number of industries, including consumer goods, publishing/media, financial services and hospitality.

She previously owned her own consulting firm, working with clients such as Kerzner International, United Business Media, Dannon, Kaplan, AOL and Time, providing advice on executive compensation programming.

In her new role Brewer will be responsible for heading HVS teams around the world to deliver more detailed and insightful compensation management solutions to clients.