We Are
More than Work.
We take the concept of work further. With our ecosystem of HR Solutions and Staffing at its core, we foster a more sustainable and enjoyable Labour Market, while making a positive, life-changing impact on our Employees, Labour Market, Companies and Society.
About Us
We are among the world’s leading companies providing services for the evolution of the Labour Market, by creating sustainable social and economic value, building an enjoyable work environment and changing people’s lives.
Our Mission, Our Vision.
Our vision
We want to be recognised as the worldwide player responsible for creating a sustainable and enjoyable Global Labour Market for Candidates and Companies, reflecting Market needs.
We are strongly convinced that people must be supported to remain in work throughout an extended working life. Work must be transformed to eliminate any factors that discourage or hinder workers from staying in or entering the workforce.
Our mission
Through our services we want to contribute, as a key player and on a global basis, to the evolution of the Labour Market and to emphasize the personal and social value of work.
Our values
Our values
We take the utmost care and pride in what we do and we are committed to carrying out our work to the best of our abilities in order to create added value for people. We provide simple and clear solutions that have a positive impact on our colleagues, candidates, clients, the industry and on each other.
We care about our people, helping our internal and external stakeholders understand the key role they could play in the labour market.
Our values
Our values
Regardless of our role, we work together as one team and we foster a culture of collaboration. This is how we achieve challenging objectives and enjoy the work we do. We believe our people are our most important asset and we recognise the importance of diversity and inclusion.
Communication and team spirit make our work enjoyable and boost our sense of belonging. Listening to each other and evolving together helps us achieve our shared goals.
Our values
Our values
We are passionate about the work we do and each one of us is committed to changing the lives of our colleagues, candidates and clients for the better by helping them meet their needs, aspirations and objectives. We think innovatively and act autonomously. This is what helps us make the world of work a more sustainable and enjoyable place for everyone.
Through our passion and dedication, we help people realise their professional aspirations, dreams and ambitions.
Our values
Our values
We put sustainability at the forefront when shaping the labour market. Being a socially responsible business, we use our resources to the maximum, promote economic growth, support employee wellbeing and much more. We believe we are at the service of the environment and not the other way around. And as our business continues to grow, we make sure our services meet the needs of both present and future generations.
Our values
Our values
In a fast-changing world, we are constantly driven by a curiosity and genuine desire to learn. By sharing our personal and professional knowledge, we support the growth and evolution of our organisation. We are committed to helping everyone reach their full potential by feeding their curiosity, valuing their individuality and providing training channels and voluntary initiatives. Continuous learning and innovation empower us to do our best work, adapt quickly to change and ensure business continuity by creating new solutions that ultimately benefit our stakeholders. We constantly invest in people’s growth and development.
Our values
Our values
As a major multinational player in the recruitment industry, we lead the way and take an active role in establishing better global practices that help develop both local communities and the labour market. Every team member in our organisation is expected to promote the reputation of our business and our stakeholders by safeguarding universally recognised human rights laws, fighting all forms of discrimination and corruption, supporting legislations that regulate health and safety in the workplace, and adopting the latest initiatives, technologies and practices that protect our environment.
Our history
1998
Our starting point: founding of Generale Industrielle
2004
First step: acquisition of WorkNet, Fiat’s employment agency in Italy.
2005
Further acquisitions in Italy bring new services:
• Outplacement
• Training
• HR consultancy
• Payroll outsourcing
2007
International expansion with acquisitions in Germany and Poland.
2008
Générale Industrielle and Worknet merge to become: Gi Group.
New offices opened in: China, Hong Kong, France, Brazil, Spain and Baltics.
2009-11
Further international expansion: UK, Argentina and Eastern Europe.
2013
Creation of the Global Practices: Mid-Senior Search & Selection, Learning & Development, Outplacement and BPO
2014-15
Operations in Turkey, Portugal, Netherlands and Slovakia further extend our global presence.
2016
Acquisition of Tack and TMI, global leaders in learning & development.
New offices opened in Colombia.
2018
Acquisition of Grafton and Marks Sattin, world leaders in professional recruitment.
2019
Further acquisitions in Germany strengthen our International Mobility capabilities
2020
Acquisitions in Spain, Brazil, Poland and USA.
2021
We complete further acquisitions: Jobtome in Switzerland and Axxis in France
2022
We lauch the Corporate Brand Gi Group Holding to represent the Company’s function as a Global HR Ecosystem.
The acquisitions of CVO Recruitment, Simplika and Eupro Holding AG, increases our offering in Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Switzerland and Liechtenstein.
2023
In the year of our 25th anniversary, we announce our 50th acquisition in Latin America.
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Leadership
Stefano Colli-Lanzi
Chief Executive Officer & Founder
Barbara Bruno
Chief Practice Officer – Temp & Perm
Cetti Galante
Chief Practice Officer – Outplacement
Luis Del Olmo
Chief Practice Officer - Outsourcing
Jerome Lafuite
Chief Practice Officer – Search & Selection & Professional
Jim O’Brien
CEO Tack TMI
Luca Paderni
CEO Jobtome
Francesco Baroni
Chief Regional Officer - Italy
Paolo Caramello
Chief Regional Officer – Central Europe
Daniele Merlerati
Chief Regional Officer - Apac, Baltics, Benelux
Rui Rocheta
Chief Regional Officer – Latam, South Western Europe
Tiziano Rodolfo Roseto
Chief Regional Officer – Eastern Europe
Paulo Canoa
Chief Regional Officer - UK, Ireland
Stefano Tomasi
Chief Regional Officer - Germany, Nordics
Maurizio Uboldi
Chief M&A Officer & Chief Regional Officer – Switzerland
Antonio Bonardo
Public Affairs Senior Director
Massimo Borroni
Chief Information & Technology Officer
Tamara Schenk
Chief Marketing Officer
Maria Luisa Cammarata
Chief People Officer
Nicola Dell’Edera
Chief Financial Officer
Dario Dell’Osa
Chief Legal Officer
Luca Giovannini
Chief Digital & Innovation Officer
Domiziano Pontone
Chief Corporate Sales Officer
Davide Toso
Chief Corporate Affairs & Compliance Officer
Stefano Colli-Lanzi - Chief Executive Officer & Founder
Stefano Colli-Lanzi graduated in Business Administration at Bocconi University in Milan. After his studies, for about ten years he devoted himself to corporate consultancy, working for Bersani-Vitale and Arca Merchant. At the same time, he also took on teaching experiences at LIUC University of Castellanza in Business Administration and at Bocconi University. In 1998, he began his entrepreneurial journey, founding Générale Industrielle Italia, known today as Gi Group Holding. Since then he has been following the growth of the company as Chairman and CEO.
Stefano Colli-Lanzi is also Professor of Business Economics at the Catholic University of Milan.
Married with five children, three of whom are foster children, he is fond of golf and is a great Inter fan.
Barbara Bruno - Chief Practice Officer – Temp & Perm
Barbara joined Gi Group in 2002 and developed her career path in our Temporary and Permanent Staffing business in Italy. She took on the role of Service & Delivery Manager from 2007 to 2011 and was also our Operations Manager for the Search & Selection business in Italy in 2010. Two years later, Barbara was appointed as the Senior Director of International Service and was given the opportunity to develop the Temporary and Permanent Staffing corporate service model at a global level.
Over the years, Barbara has moved up the career ladder several times – from Service Director for Germany in 2013 to International Talent & Candidate Senior Director in 2018. In 2019, Barbara took charge of the Global T&P Practice with the aim of developing the strategy and business model of the Group’s core business.
My impact on other people’s lives
“When you help someone to find a job, especially after a challenging search, you’re helping them to find happiness. I have had the opportunity to contribute to people’s lives this way hundreds of times, for single individuals as well as within big projects. It was even more valuable when I could guide someone into the world of work and allow them to find their own way.”
My added value in changing lives
“Since the beginning of my career, as a trainee recruiter in a small local Italian branch, until today as the Global Temp & Perm Senior Director, I have always addressed my will and energy to ease the way for people to find their job, to position the staffing service as a value creator for candidates and companies, overcoming the commodity cliché.”
Gi Group Holding's impact on my life
“When I joined Gi Group I immediately realised that a job is not only a job. Working means feeding a family, having a sustainable life and dignity. A job plays a big part in people’s happiness, and once you realise this, you take on a lot of responsibility when you manage anybody’s job. Gi Group has given me this brilliant insight and the opportunity to make the most of it.”
Cetti Galante - Chief Practice Officer – Outplacement
Continuous questioning and always looking to the future – this is the spirit with which Cetti started her career with Continuous questioning and always looking to the future – this is the spirit with which Cetti started her career with Nielsen where she worked for close to four years. From June 2014 to December 2019, she took on the role of President at AISO, the Italian Association of Outplacement Companies, which is committed to the dissemination of outplacement and career development culture in Italy. After more than five years in this role, Cetti joined Intoo, a Gi Group company in 2011 and has been the President of Career Star Group since 2016. She helped create this global organisation in 2011 which specialises in professional outplacement, career development and coaching. Cetti is now the Managing Director of Italy and the Global Outplacement Practice Senior Director, helping coordinate the international growth of our company.
My impact on other people’s lives
“Supporting people transitioning effectively from one job to another or changing job or career path has an impact on people’s lives, help them to evolve into the best version of themselves.”
My added value in changing lives
“Through Gi Group, when a plant closes, when a company wants to power a person’s employability, when a person wants to evolve, I am there to support them and this makes me proud.”
Gi Group Holding's impact on my life
“Since I joined Gi Group I feel a perfect connection between myself and the purpose of my job and this makes me a better individual.”
Luis Del Olmo - Chief Practice Officer - Outsourcing
Luis has huge experience in the Outsourcing and Staffing Industry. Luis began his career in staffing in 1998 as the General Director of Flexiplan (Grupo Eulen), Umano Group (Grupo Prosegur). He went on to become the local Vice-President of Randstad in Spain. Driven by a need to improve the productivity of companies through outsourcing, in 2003, Luis founded the Avanza Externalización de Servicios, S.A. – a Spanish multinational leader in outsourcing. In 2016, he brought his expertise to Gi Group and joined us as our Global Outsourcing Practice Senior Director.
Luis has an Industrial Engineering degree from Madrid Polytechnic University and completed his MBA at IE Madrid.
My impact on other people’s lives
“I enjoy creating strong and motivated teams of professionals, training and developing them day by day. It is very fulfilling when you are able to create an outstanding team, with people of different profiles and different expertise, perhaps not the best in knowledge, but the best in passion, in commitment and in attitude. I believe that these are key characteristics to reach success.”
My added value in changing lives
“I remember two wonderful cases, both of them had been rejected by inexperienced consultants: one of them due to his age and the other one because of her gender. When I realised their profiles perfectly matched with the requirements, I included them in the short list. Both of them were hired thanks to their attitude and commitment, developing a brilliant career there. We changed their lives for the better!”
Gi Group Holding's impact on my life
“After several years of experience and working within several businesses, I have found a company in which its mission and values are not simply words. I feel totally aligned with the Gi Group mission – to contribute to the evolution of the labour market and to emphasise the personal and social value of work.”
Jerome Lafuite - Chief Practice Officer – Search & Selection & Professional
Jerome began his career at Michael Page where he worked for nine years. He then joined Multiposting as the Managing Director for two years and in 2016, took on the role of Chief Operating Officer (COO) at Grafton Recruitment in Poland, Czech Republic, Slovakia and Hungary before the company was acquired by Gi Group. He played a key role in leading the integration of Grafton and Gi Group as Country Manager in Poland. In 2021, Jerome got promoted to Global Search & Selection Practice Senior Director at Wyser and he is also in charge of the Global Candidate Experience function.
My impact on other people’s lives
“18 years ago, I made the decision to change my career path and to use my engineering degree and experience to contribute to the success of companies in a different way. By advising engineers and helping them find their best next career move I have been able to help people change their life and progress in their professional career.”
My added value in changing lives
“Many years ago, I managed to convince one of my clients to meet a candidate who was underpaid and blackmailed by his employer to get his working visa renewed. They decided to work together – and after four promotions and one MBA – this candidate is now the global head of his function – working in the Global Headquarters and living with his family in the US.”
Gi Group Holding's impact on my life
“Gi Group was born from the vision of a great entrepreneur and CEO who genuinely believes in the social responsibility of his company and the ability to change people’s lives for the better. It makes total sense to me and has given me the chance to also make a difference.”
Jim O’Brien - CEO Tack TMI
Jim is an experienced professional with extensive knowledge of the latest L&D trends and practices. He joined Gi Group in 2019 but prior to this, he was the Global Leader of Learning and Development, overviewing the EMEA and LATAM markets for Ken Blanchard Companies. Jim has worked with some of the world’s foremost Learning and Development experts to design and deliver multi-year, multi-site and multi-level development interventions. He has extensive experience in creating and growing, efficient training companies by creating both direct and indirect business development models and leveraging group relationships.
My impact on other people’s lives
“Increasing job satisfaction and employee engagement has been my life’s work. For the past 25 years I have been dedicated to unleashing the potential of individuals for the greater good, by understanding what motivates people to be brilliant.”
My added value in changing lives
“Being involved in Learning and Development means you have the opportunity to see the immediate impact of a training programme. I will never stop being excited by helping people become better leaders and employees.”
Gi Group Holding's impact on my life
“Gi Group is serious about helping people. Employees, candidates and clients are treated in a compassionate way. Each person’s opinions are listened to and valued, and everyone has the same opportunity to grow and thrive – and that includes me.”
Luca Paderni - CEO Jobtome
Luca has been CEO of Jobtome since March 2021, he joined the company in 2019 as COO. He is a company builder and an expert in digital advertising, branding and strategy.
Before joining Jobtome, Luca was VP Research Director at Forrester Research, leading the Marketing Automation and CMO global practices.
Earlier, he was head of industry marketing for Google in Europe, the Middle East, and Africa (EMEA), looking after sales and marketing strategy for advertising products across several industry verticals. In addition, Luca has more than 10 years of senior marketing and strategy roles at some of the world’s largest brands, including Ferrero, Johnson & Johnson, L’Oréal, and Prada, working in Italy, France, Switzerland, Spain, and Russia. Luca holds an MBA from IMD in Lausanne, Switzerland.
My impact on other people’s lives
“At Jobtome we strive to reduce Blue Collars’ economic uncertainty by making it easier and faster to find a better job across the globe.”
My added value in changing lives
“My added value in changing lives”: I love to help teams grow, become more autonomous, and go places they never imagined they could go.”
Gi Group Holding's impact on my life
“Gi Group Holding’s impact on my life”: Enabled all of us to impact an even larger number of people and companies with our high-volume sourcing solution.”
Francesco Baroni - Chief Regional Officer - Italy
Francesco has a bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering from Milan Polytechnic. In 2006, he joined IBM as Partner of the Global Business Services Division where he led management consulting, system integration and outsourced projects mainly for the industrial sector. After four years, he moved to the Lombardy region as the General Manager for Strategic Planning and Finance. Francesco joined Gi Group in 2014. After being in charge of the Global Business Innovation and IT function as Senior Executive, since 2019 he has been the Regional Head of Italy.
My impact on other people’s lives
“Thanks to a multidisciplinary career and the ability to link strategic vision, organisational culture and digital mindset, I contributed to designing innovative solutions that are able to enhance corporate performance and to improve clients’ and candidates’ experiences.”
My added value in changing lives
“I feel fulfilled and proud every time I have an opportunity to support young people, in utilising their talent and in developing their career path. I have seen them grow up both as professionals and as individuals.”
Gi Group Holding's impact on my life
“By joining Gi Group, I have discovered the unique value of working in a company where my commitment coincides with my ideals: to see people as the driving force for the development of companies, markets and society.”
Paolo Caramello - Chief Regional Officer – Central Europe
Paolo has over 15 years’ experience in the staffing industry. He joined Gi Group in 2016 as the International Practice TPaolo has over 15 years’ experience in the staffing industry. He joined Gi Group in 2016 as the International Practice Temp & Perm Senior Director and worked closely with the Innovation & Change function to add value through innovative business models and value propositions. After three years, Paolo became a board member and Regional Head of Western Europe. Today he continues to be a board member and is the Regional Head of Central Europe. Furthermore, he is the Country Manager of Poland.
My impact on other people’s lives
“I consider myself very lucky as I spent all my career in the Staffing sector, starting as a Branch Manager and growing in different roles both in Italy and abroad. I’ve developed an open-minded approach. This allowed me to help colleagues enhance their skills, clients in finding solutions and candidates in their job seeking.”
My added value in changing lives
“Every day I try to make a difference for colleagues, clients and the candidates I work with. Every time I’m able to support a colleague, or we are able to find a solution for a client, or we find a job for a candidate, I feel very satisfied as we are making a difference for them – this is how we can really change their lives.”
Gi Group Holding's impact on my life
“I really feel like I’m part of a business I can help develop further and I’m very proud of doing my best in contributing to our common targets.”
Daniele Merlerati - Chief Regional Officer - Apac, Baltics, Benelux
After graduating with a bachelor’s degree in Modern Literature from Pavia University, Daniele started his career with Fastweb in Customer Care and Training. In 2007, he joined Gi Group as a Branch Manager in Italy and rapidly moved up the career ladder taking on multiple roles including Country Manager in China and several interim Country Manager roles in Romania, Bulgaria and France. Over the years, Daniele has supported the development and organisation of our Global operations and consistently made a positive impact on our people and the business. In 2019, he got promoted to Regional Head and today he is in charge of our business in APAC, Switzerland and Lithuania.
My impact on other people’s lives
“I always try to lead by example. From Country Manager to Regional Head, through my different roles at Gi Group, I’ve always tried to create a meaningful and lasting impact. I’ve opened many business units, hired multiple people and I’d like to think I’ve made a positive difference to their lives.”
My added value in changing lives
“It’s fantastic to meet someone after 2-3 years and hear them say the advice you gave them years ago changed their life and career for the better.”
Gi Group Holding's impact on my life
“I believe Gi Group has helped me become the man I am today. I’ve moved up the career ladder, travelled all across the world and had the opportunity to work with so many wonderful people who have helped me grow personally and professionally.”
Rui Rocheta - Chief Regional Officer – Latam, South Western Europe
Rui joined Gi Group in 2012 as the Country Manager of Brazil. He has contributed to the transformation and development of the business, successfully led the growth of multiple business lines and effectively supported the presence and success of Gi Group in Latin America. He is now the Regional Head of Iberia, LATAM & Turkey.
Rui has a bachelor’s degree in English and Portuguese Philology as well as a master’s degree in Anglo-American Literature and an MBA in International Management.
My impact on other people’s lives
“Strategy is overrated and people’s lives change through execution. So I have spent my career trying to help people be more productive and successful in achieving the desired results.”
My added value in changing lives
“I believe that Gi Group and those that work here are constantly making an impact on people’s lives. During the pandemic, we reviewed our processes and worked together with our clients to help hundreds of people who were losing their jobs by finding them work with other clients – ensuring they did not lose their income. That definitely made a difference in these people’s lives.”
Gi Group Holding's impact on my life
“In Gi Group, I have found a team that really shares a purpose and brings values to life.”
Tiziano Rodolfo Roseto - Chief Regional Officer – Eastern Europe
Tiziano graduated in Economics from the University of Bari. He started his career at Manpower in 1999 and in 2001 moved to Fiat Group as Area Manager. He joined Gi Group in 2004 as Chief Operations Officer and since 2007 he has been responsible for the international expansion of the Group. Today he is in charge of the Eastern Europe region and he is also the Country Manager of Gi Group Bulgaria and Ukraine. He has built a global network of external partners and holds various positions in Confindustria and other employer associations abroad.
My impact on other people’s lives
“Every day I feel happy looking at candidates and clients who have got their dream job or who have achieved their corporate plans thanks to our services. I still remember once I helped hundreds of candidates in the Eastern Region to adjust their skills to meet the client’s recruitment needs within the Oil & Gas sector.”
My added value in changing lives
“I joined Gi Group in 2004 as Chief Operations Officer, and since 2007 I have been responsible for the international expansion of the group. Now I am Head of Eastern Europe. Despite my growing career, I will still never forget the joy felt by my first successful placement, a young welder, who I found a role for when I was a recruiter in 1999.”
Gi Group Holding's impact on my life
“Clients, friends and partners always ask me why I have decided to stay so long at Gi Group and my answer is that Gi Group is simply the best place to work. Your ideas and suggestions are taken seriously and you can bring them into reality. You can create something that did not exist before and in doing so, give happiness to people.”
Paulo Canoa - Chief Regional Officer - UK, Ireland
Paulo Joined Gi Group In 2015. He has more than 25 years of experience in the in the Recruitment and Staffing industry serving as CFO and CEO in Portugal, Brazil and direct supervision of 8 Countries in Latin America. In January 2020, following the position of Country Manager in Gi Group Brazil he was transferred to London to take the same position in Gi Group Baltics and Ireland. In January 2023, he was promoted to Regional Head UK, Ireland and Netherlands. With an MBA and degree in management and further leadership qualifications from IMD (Lausanne), Bocconi (Milan), and Columbia (NYC), Paulo is an experienced lecturer and speaker on Leadership and HR. Fluent in English, French, Spanish, and Portuguese he was also formerly a professional basketball player.
My impact on other people’s lives
“Every day I wake up very happy and motivated knowing that with the my work and our teams in Gi Group we touch the life, for the better, of thousands of individuals and their families. This is my purpose and the base of my passion working in Gi Group and this HR industry.”
My added value in changing lives
“Engaging, inspiring, and motivating my teams for the real purpose of our job in Gi Group is my main objective when leading my teams in every country I am. Creating historic and memorable moments in the lives of my colleagues is my main source of motivation.”
Gi Group Holding's impact on my life
“In Gi Group, I found a company that trusts, respects and encourages initiatives and creativity. Autonomy to develop teams and projects had a significative impact in my professional satisfaction within Gi Group.”
Stefano Tomasi - Chief Regional Officer - Germany, Nordics
Stefano Tomasi has been working in the temporary work and recruitment sector since 1998. Previously he held the roles of HR Director in a construction company and General Manager in a consultancy firm.
Since 2005 in Gi Group Holding after a few years as manager in FIAT Group.
In Gi Group Holding he has held the roles of Business Director of the legal entity Worknet, since 2010 in Global Practice Temp&Perm, since 2011 he has also held the role of Global Sales Director.
In 2013 Tomasi got promoted to the role of Country Manager Germany and additionally from 2015 also Country Manager of The Netherlands. Since 2018 he has only held the role of Country Manager Germany and today he continues to be a board member and is the Regional Head of Germany.
Married with 3 children, 5 cats, 2 dogs, birds, fish…. In love with Venice.
My impact on other people’s lives
“Having always worked in the Human Resources sector, I have always thought that my work helped to develop a sustainable labor market attentive to human needs. I have always tried to give an opportunity to all my candidates young or not, qualified or unskilled, that could improve their lives while also improving the results of the companies in which they go to work.”
My added value in changing lives
“Working first in Italy, immediately after the approval of the law on temporary work, and then in Gi Group in the development of the business on a national and then international level, I was able to create new teams, accepting new challenges and managing new projects. It was and still is an experience where I got a lot from many people, working in many countries around the world. But I also believe that I have given my added value in tackling challenging projects, in building and consolidating teams of managers destined to gather the best of the market, teaching them that following already traveled paths could have been easier but it would not have led us to the best result, accepting the challenge of tracing new paths.”
Gi Group Holding's impact on my life
“Gi Group Holding represents an incredible professional journey. An almost all-encompassing experience at times. Choosing this company has had a profound impact on my life as a manager and as a man. Just as Gi asks me to be ready to face the new challenges of the Group and the market, so I ask a lot of myself to try to be a better man every day. And in this continuous search for improvement the choices of man connect to the choices of manager.”
Maurizio Uboldi - Chief M&A Officer & Chief Regional Officer – Switzerland
Maurizio has been in charge of the international development of Gi Group since 2007, taking on the role of Head of International Business, Mergers & Acquisitions. Prior to this, he was an international entrepreneur who covered several top management positions in many countries around the world including Brazil, China and Eastern Europe. Maurizio has an economics degree from Bocconi University and he is a member of Alumni London Business School.
Antonio Bonardo - Public Affairs Senior Director
Antonio Bonardo graduated in Business Administration at Bocconi University in Milan. He has over 20 years’ experience in the staffing industry: he opened the first branch of Générale Industrielle Italia, known today as Gi Group Holding, in february 1998, in Milan. Than he covered various commercial leading position as Area Manager, Key Account Manager and Permanent Business Director, always adding value to people and customers. In January 2010 he created the new Public Affairs Function, of wich he was appointed Global Senior Director. Married with five children, he is a tennis player and is a great Juventus fan.
My impact on other people’s lives
“I consider myself very lucky as I spent all my career in the Staffing sector, starting as a Branch Manager and growing in different roles both in Italy and at Global level. I’ve developed an open-minded approach. This allowes me to help institutions to shape a better labour market for people and companies.”
My added value in changing live
“During the first Covid lockdown in Italy I contributed to the drafting and signing of the trade union agreement that allowed all our temporary workers to be paid even during that period. No worker was penalized by the suspension of work, and this has made me proud to be part of this sector.”
Gi Group Holding's impact on my life
“I really feel like to be part of a business I can help develop further and I’m very proud of doing my best to shape an ever more sustainable labour market”
Massimo Borroni - Chief Information & Technology Officer
Massimo joined Gi Group in October 2020 as Global IT Senior Director. He has a strong IT background and spent many years covering CTO and CIO roles in the Banking, Management Consulting and Insurance industries. Massimo began his career at Deutsche Bank where he worked for over 20 years. In 2018, he joined Marsh & McLennan Companies, covering Chief IT European roles. Over the years he has taken on several international roles which focused on complex IT reorganisations, agile digital transformation and automation of processes.
My impact on other people’s lives
“As head of IT organisations, I always try to identify technical solutions that can simplify my colleagues’ professional lives. We automate and remove repetitive and low-generating value activities from the desk, to allow colleagues to focus on activities where the ‘human factor’ is crucial. So they can continue to generate value for the company, customers, partners and feel much more appreciated at the end of every day.”
My added value in changing lives
“I always tried to match colleagues’ passions, abilities and skills with their professional role and related responsibilities. It often worked. I particularly remember a case of a colleague who was very attached to his role, to the organisation and the company and in a few months led IT Innovation in an incredibly successful way, while at the same time got back positive energy and satisfaction.”
Gi Group Holding's impact on my life
“Even though I only joined Gi Group late in 2020, I already feel part of a team that shares the same core beliefs. This gives me both freedom and a sense of responsibility to fully contribute to delivering real value in our business and society.”
Tamara Schenk - Chief Marketing Officer
As a seasoned marketing leader with expertise in International Marketing and Digital Marketing, Tamara brings extensive experience in developing and executing innovative marketing strategies that fuel business growth. Specializing in aligning marketing initiatives with precise business objectives, she excels in driving client and candidate acquisitions and consistently achieves impressive results in brand visibility and ROI. As the former Vice President of International Marketing at Kelly Services, Tamara led successful digital process transformations and skillfully integrated advanced marketing tools for lead generation, directly impacting top-line growth.
My impact on other people’s lives
Throughout my marketing journey, my focus has been on cultivating the seeds of talent and ambition within my teams and people that I worked with. Managers and leaders do have responsibility to provide avenues for continuous learning and development, I aim to inspire change and growth within the marketing domain. It’s not just about leading a team but about nurturing an environment where each individual is encouraged to expand their horizons. I hope that my impact is felt in those moments when team members exceed their own expectations and when our collective efforts fuel not only business growth but personal achievements as well.
My added value in changing lives
The answer is twofold: internally, by nurturing marketing talent to foster innovation and externally, by crafting stories and campaigns that resonate with individuals’ aspirations. It’s about inspire those looking for career progression, offering insights into achievable steps towards change. In the staffing industry, it’s a privilege to witness and share transformative stories, illustrating how lives can be profoundly changed through new opportunities, and in doing so, affirming the power of potential unleashed
Gi Group Holding's impact on my life
Although my tenure at Gi Group Holding is in its early stages, the impact has been significant. Aligning with a purpose-driven organization has always been paramount to me, and Gi Group Holding embodies this principle. I have been always very sensetive to make the impact and difference, not only with my work but also seeing that through the company I am working for. Here, I’ve found a synergy between my personal values and the company’s mission. The company’s dedication to sustainability and purposeful work resonates with my vision, inspiring me daily and fueling my commitment to contribute to its ambitious and transformative goals.
Maria Luisa Cammarata - Chief People Officer
Maria Luisa graduated in Business Economics and entered the recruitment industry in 1998, when she joined Adecco. She helped develop the French-Swiss multinational company in Italy – first as a Sales Manager and then as the Operations Manager for the North-Central area. Maria Luisa then went on to join Trenkwalder, an Austrian multinational company in 2007 as the Commercial Director and contributed to the market positioning and national development of the business.
Maria Luisa has been part of the Gi Group team since 2010 and became our Global HR Senior Director in 2014, after managing the strategic marketing and business development function in Italy for four years.
My impact on other people’s lives
“Moving from one professional family to another, constantly trying to learn from new experiences and from diverse environments has proven to me that to have an impact on people’s lives you need to understand them first. The more I understand, the more I can contribute to change for the better.”
My added value in changing lives
“When I propose to someone new opportunities to develop and progress, when I launch new initiatives at a global level that impact thousands of people, when people thank me for what I’m doing for them, when we celebrate or we humbly learn from our mistakes, I feel proud of being in a Human Resources centred company.”
Gi Group Holding's impact on my life
“I am better as a woman after having my two children, I am better as a manager after being given the opportunity to lead a global position, I am better as an individual as I’ve learnt that my strength is based on collaborating and working with other people.”
Nicola Dell’Edera - Chief Financial Officer
Nicola joined Gi Group in 2019 as our Group Chief Financial Officer. He is a senior executive with extensive experience in the corporate and banking sector and has worked in the US as well as multiple European countries. Nicola has been part of significant business restructuring operations. He has also taught at business schools, written several articles and contributed to books on business finance.
My impact on others’ lives
“I have always tried to combine technical skills with human ones in order to be able to create the best working conditions both internally and externally. Respect, determination and resilience continue to represent the characteristics that I try to share with colleagues.”
My added value in changing lives
“In my long and lucky career, I have helped many collaborators to focus their expectations in line with those of the company, allowing them to achieve important professional goals.”
Gi Group’s impact on my life
“Working in Gi Group has allowed me to experience the most authentic aspects of doing business, supported by strong corporate integrity and a work environment that values collaboration and team success.”
Dario Dell’Osa - Chief Legal Officer
Dario began his legal career at an Italian boutique law firm. From 2002 to 2006 he took on key legal roles for US and Dutch multinational companies before joining Cirsa in Legal Affairs. After working with the company for eight years he decided to bring his expertise to Gi Group and joined our business in 2015 as the Global Legal Affairs Director. Since then, he has done a brilliant job managing numerous major international transactions, deals and important litigations for the company.
In 2018, Dario was included in the Legal 500 GC Powerlist for his outstanding efforts in driving our business forward, increasing the speed and quality of legal services to the Group, and in 2019 he joined our Board of Directors.
My impact on other people’s lives
“During my career I have appreciated the importance of my job, helping people to better understand and respect the laws (and the rules) that they could face during their private and professional life.”
My added value in changing lives
“I remember when, after a strong effort on training, I saw my daughter win her first tennis tournament. This emotion will repay you immediately for your time spent on training. Don’t stop, continue to accelerate positive development experiences, as well as learn life lessons along the way. This is an example of changing your life.”
Gi Group Holding's impact on my life
“When I decided to be part of GI Group, I remember that my motivation was to be part of the story of this Italian company that wants to contribute – as a leader and innovator – in the job environment supporting people to find their dream work. Since then, I have also found my dream work here.”
Luca Giovannini - Chief Digital & Innovation Officer
Luca joined Gi Group in 2021 and he is leading the Global Digital and Innovation Function.
Luca has over 20 years of experience in Innovation, Technology and Business Intelligence. He brings to Gi Group the experience of a career path spent shaping a methodology and winning mindset in Formula 1, breaking markets with innovative hi-tech start-ups and shaping new innovative business models for consultancy and service corporations.
My impact on others’ lives
By bringing the F1 approach to business, thinking and designing solutions and products focused both on the short term (next race) and on the long term (the championship)
The key is to provide some value and focus on creating value every day. If you do that, the first value you create is for yourself.
I’ve been lucky to work with people who teach me how to change my life. By learning and teaching every single day of my life, I carry on the legacy.
My added value in changing lives
When I realised that it was no longer enough to try to be the fastest at finding candidates, but that there was a gap in the market to become the first provider capable of creating talents that new clients are looking for.
This has created a completely new stream, introducing the concept of Academy, giving a businessperson a new way of approaching the world of talent and giving the talents themselves the opportunity to access new job opportunities that were previously almost impossible to get.
Gi Group’s impact on my life
Having the opportunity to apply 25 years of experience in Innovation, Digitization and Analytics, which in the reality is having the greatest acceleration in our industry, doing my part to build something epic, exactly as it happened 20 years ago in F1 with Ferrari.
Domiziano Pontone - Chief Corporate Sales Officer
Domiziano was appointed as our Global Sales Senior Director in February 2020. He joined Gi Group back in 2004 as a Sales Branch Manager in Piedmont and two years later got promoted to Area Manager for South Lombardia. Over the years, he has taken on 8 different roles including Sales Director in Poland, Area Manager of Eastern Europe and Sales Director of Western Europe. Domiziano has a Bachelor’s Degree in Law obtained in Turin, where he currently lives.
My impact on other people’s lives
Being absolutely sure that attitude and approach can really change and influence lives, I tried with all my might to deliver to the people I had the chance to work with the message that kindness, generosity, curiosity, happiness and warmth can make the difference in transforming the professional life into a fantastic adventure and not just a necessity.
My added value in changing lives
“When I was appointed as the brand-new Sales Director in Poland, it didn’t just change my life. I also pulled into this incredible opportunity another younger member of my former team in Italy, literally giving him the chance to live an experience that changed his existence. He fell in love with the country and kept on living in Poland after I said my goodbyes.”
Gi Group Holding's impact on my life
“In Gi Group, I not only learnt everything I needed to create an amazing career, I also created solid relationships, beyond just work. Through Gi Group, I met my future wife and I had the lucky opportunity to support several friends in finding a new job. The best outcome!”
Davide Toso - Chief Corporate Affairs & Compliance Officer
In 1989, Davide began his career as a Contract Manager with a company belonging to the Finmeccanica Group. 11 years later he brought his skills and expertise to Gi Group and joined us as an Executive – Head of the Italian Legal and Corporate Affairs function. From 2008 to 2016 he was a valuable member of the Supervisory Board of Gi Group and has been in charge of our Global Corporate Affairs and Compliance function since 2015.
Davide is also our company secretary and member of the Board of Directors of Gi Group Holding S.r.l., Gi Group S.p.A. and many Italian and foreign subsidiaries belonging to the Group.
My impact on other people’s lives
“Dealing with legal aspects and, today, with compliance, has always given me the chance to contribute to the solidity and evolution of Gi Group’s business, and also of our people.”
My added value in changing lives
“The game-changing passion of my colleagues, especially the younger ones, sustained and kept mine alive! I enjoy working with them and helping them grow.”
Gi Group Holding's impact on my life
“I have been working with Gi Group since 2000. In that time, I have seen the company grow and I hope I have contributed to that growth. I’ve always had fun, I’ve never stopped changing and most importantly, I’ve never stopped learning.”
Partnerships, Memberships & Cooperation
We are a global corporate member of the World Employment Confederation (formerly CIETT). The World Employment Confederation is the voice of the recruitment and employment industry at a global level. It brings together 49 national federations and six corporations covering a wide range of HR services, including agency work, direct recruitment, career management, Recruitment Process Outsourcing (RPO) and Managed Service Provision (MSP).
We are a member of Staffing Industry Analysts, the global advisor on staffing and workforce solutions.