Re-launch ESI
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 manyyears 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 laid the foundation for the organization. Today, she has been leading CourtesyMasters, a global hospitality recruitment firm, for 20 years from the Netherlands, serving an international client base in hotels, resorts, casinos, 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 candidates.
We are excited to take ESI into a new chapter with renewed energy and to continuebuilding 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."
With warm regards,
Larissa Zwart
Roberto De Zorzi