Executive Search International
ESI is founded in 1977 to recruit tomorrow's Hoteliers, inspiring leaders making the difference in global luxury Hospitality
About ESI
Executive Search International was founded the USA in 1977 by Bernd Wosgien, a true pioneer in the Hospitality search arena. Bernd was instrumental in the career of the most successful Top Managers and CEO’s. Stefano Biscioni became President of ESI since 2001 and build the current position, both from Rome, Itay and London, United Kingdom.
In 2025, Larissa Zwart took over the assets and activities and is currently President and Headhunter of ESI, heritage with the office at Piazza del Popolo in Rome.
Founded in 1977 to recruit tomorrow's Hoteliers, inspiring leaders making the difference in global luxury Hospitality.
With great enthusiasm, Roberto and Larissa are embarking on this new adventure.
Roberto is a well-known name in the Italian hospitality industry. Through his company, Initiative Venete Group, he has been serving 4- and 5-star hotels for many years and is a key player in Facility Management across Europe. Driven by the desire to support his clients not only operationally but also at the management and executive level, the opportunity arose to acquire Executive Search International assets from the Biscioni family.
Paolo Biscioni and Roberto know each other from Venice and have achieved great business successes together over the years, which has also led to a strong friendship.
Continuing ESI is therefore not only a business opportunity but also a personal endeavor.
For Larissa, this new chapter marks a return to her roots. Her career in hospitality executive search and recruitment began at ESI Italy in Rome, where Stefano Biscioni laid the foundation for the organization. Today, she has been leading CourtesyMasters, a global hospitality recruitment boutique firm, for 20 years from the Netherlands, serving an international client base in hotels, resorts, casinos, restaurants and private families.
Continuing the legacy that Bernd and Stefano built was a natural decision for her. ESI complements her current activities and will provide even greater opportunities for both candidates and clients.
We are excited to take ESI into a new chapter with renewed energy and to continue building success alongside our partners and clients.
"We are very happy to continue what Stefano has built. They are big shoes to fill, but we will do our outmost."
With warm regards,
Larissa Zwart
Roberto De Zorzi
Our History
Today, ESI has become the boutique luxury hospitality partner for executive search worldwide. Thanks to both Bernd Wosgien and Stefano Biscioni, the brand and her values are the solid basis for futher development and growth.
"I had the pleasure to learn from both Bernd as Stefano and am truely honored to be able to guide ESI into a new era, in which we focus more and more on professional and personal development and growth, the human being instead of the human doing.
As from March 2025, with the full endorsement of the Biscioni family, we are working hard on our plans with ESI from 2025."
Larissa Zwart
Get in contact with ESI
Since 1977, Executive Search International has been a trusted partner in identifying top talent for the hospitality industry. Today, we continue this legacy by connecting companies with the most qualified executives and future leaders.
PHONE
+39-3932374918
EMAIL
info@esiglobal.com
OFFICE (HQ)
Larissa Zwart
ESI Executive Search International
Piazza del Popolo 18
00187 Rome
Italy