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.

About the firm

Founded in 1977 to recruit tomorrow's Hoteliers, inspiring leaders making the difference in global luxury Hospitality.

ESI Executive Search International, re-launch.
Florence, Italy, 20 March 2025

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.
"Something old, something new, a timeless craft, a vision true. Honoring roots, embracing change, with excellence that knows no range."

"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

2025
Rome, Italy - Larissa Zwart, focus human being
With over four decades of experience, ESI Global specializes in identifying and placing top-tier talent in the luxury and international hotel sector.
2001-2023
London, UK - Stefano Biscioni, a true luxury hotelier and a gentleman at heart
With over four decades of experience, ESI Global specializes in identifying and placing top-tier talent in the luxury and international hotel sector.
1977
Florida, USA - Bernd Wosgien, founder ESI
With over four decades of experience, ESI Global specializes in identifying and placing top-tier talent in the luxury and international hotel sector.

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

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