Creare valore
attraverso le persone.
Chi siamo
Gi Group Holding è un ecosistema globale di servizi e consulenza HR che supporta lo sviluppo del mercato del lavoro creando valore sociale ed economico sostenibile, promuovendo una cultura positiva del lavoro e contribuendo a cambiare la vita delle persone.
La nostra mission, la nostra Vision.
Vision
Ci impegniamo a lavorare in modo sostenibile, creando condizioni di vita e di lavoro che supportino le persone nel rimanere a lungo professionalmente attive, eliminando i fattori che scoraggiano o impediscono l’entrata nel mondo del lavoro e il mantenimento della propria employability.
Vogliamo essere riconosciuti come un player internazionale impegnato a creare un mercato del lavoro globale sostenibile, flessibile e attrattivo per candidati e aziende, in grado di riflettere le esigenze del mondo del lavoro.
Mission
Attraverso i nostri servizi vogliamo contribuire, da protagonisti e a livello globale, all’evoluzione del mercato del lavoro e all’educazione al valore personale e sociale del lavoro.
I Nostri Valori
I Nostri Valori
Mettiamo attenzione e orgoglio in ogni cosa che facciamo, attraverso il nostro lavoro ci impegniamo a creare valore per le persone. Offriamo soluzioni semplici e chiare capaci di avere un impatto positivo sulla vita dei candidati e dei clienti con cui ci interfacciamo, sui settori in cui operiamo e sui nostri dipendenti. Ci prendiamo cura delle persone aiutando i nostri stakeholder interni ed esterni a comprendere il ruolo chiave che possono avere nel mercato del lavoro.
I Nostri Valori
I Nostri Valori
Uniti da un forte spirito di squadra, lavoriamo insieme e promuoviamo la cultura della collaborazione. Le persone sono la nostra risorsa più preziosa e riconosciamo l'importanza di essere inclusivi e valorizzare ogni diversità. Promuoviamo una comunicazione aperta, trasparente e ingaggiante, che contribuisce a rendere il contesto lavorativo più piacevole e rinforza il senso di appartenenza al Gruppo.
I Nostri Valori
I Nostri Valori
Ognuno di noi si impegna, con grande passione, ad avere un impatto positivo sulla vita dei colleghi, dei candidati e dei clienti, aiutandoli a soddisfare le loro esigenze, raggiungere aspirazioni e obiettivi, personali e professionali. Grazie alla nostra passione siamo in grado di aiutare le persone a realizzare i propri obiettivi e ambizioni professionali.
I Nostri Valori
I Nostri Valori
Crediamo che la sostenibilità sia il driver principale per guidare l'evoluzione del mondo del lavoro. Questo per noi significa saper valorizzare al massimo le risorse, promuovere la crescita economica e sviluppare i nostri servizi per rispondere alle esigenze delle attuali e delle future generazioni.
I Nostri Valori
I Nostri Valori
In un mondo in rapida evoluzione, siamo costantemente spinti dalla curiosità e dal desiderio genuino di imparare. Ci impegniamo affinché ogni individuo sviluppi il proprio potenziale alimentandone la curiosità, valorizzandone l'individualità, costruendo percorsi di formazione. Investiamo nell'apprendimento continuo e nell'innovazione per svolgere il nostro lavoro al meglio, adattandoci rapidamente al cambiamento.
I Nostri Valori
I Nostri Valori
Svolgiamo un ruolo attivo e rilevante nel definire le migliori pratiche globali che favoriscono la crescita delle comunità locali e contribuiscono allo sviluppo del mercato del lavoro.
Ci impegniamo nei confronti dei nostri stakeholder attraverso il rispetto delle leggi che tutelano i diritti umani, combattendo ogni forma di discriminazione e corruzione, sostenendo la legislazione che regola la salute e la sicurezza sul posto di lavoro e adottando tecnologie, strumenti e pratiche all'avanguardia che tutelino l'ambiente.
La nostra storia
1998
Nasce Générale Industrielle.
2004
Acquisizione di Worknet, agenzia interinale del Gruppo Fiat. La nuova realtà diventa il primo operatore italiano con un fatturato di 320 milioni di euro e 190 filiali su tutto il territorio.
2005
Tramite acquisizione, il Gruppo inizia a operare nel settore ouplacement (INTOO), formazione (Asset Management), consulenza HR (ODM Consulting) e amministrazione HR (Gi HR Services).
2007
Inizia il percorso di internazionalizzazione con acquisizioni in Germania e Polonia. Nasce EXS Italia.
2008-11
Générale Industrielle e Worknet si uniscono per formare Gi Group.
L'espansione continua con operazioni in Asia, Sud America ed Europa. Gi Group diventa Global Corporate Member di World Employment Confederation.
2013-14
Nascono le practice globali della consulenza HR e della ricerca e selezione. Grazie ad accordi di partnership Il Gruppo arriva in Turchia, Portogallo, Paesi Bassi e Slovacchia.
2015-16
Acquisizione di Tack TMI, leader a livello globale nei servizi di learning & development. Il Gruppo si focalizza sullo sviluppo del segmento professional e dei servizi IT. Lancio di myGiGroup.
2018
Acquisizione di Grafton e Marks Sattin, leader mondiali nel segmento professional.
2019-20
Rinforzata la presenza internazionale con nuove acquisizioni: OnTime Solution GmbH e House of Jobs in Germania, Grupo Norte in Spagna, Kelly Services in Brasile, Workservice in Polonia e Career Arc (ramo outplacement, USA).
2021
Raggiunti gli oltre 3 miliardi di euro fatturato. Acquisizione di Jobtome in Svizzera e Axxis in Francia.
2022
Nascita di Gi Group Holding. La nuova identità globale rispecchia il posizionamento del Gruppo come ecosistema globale di servizi e consulenza HR pensato per contribuire a uno sviluppo sostenibile del mercato del lavoro.
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- 2008-11
- 2013-14
- 2015-16
- 2018
- 2019-20
- 2021
- 2022
You can find us all over the world. We speak 42 languages, and live in 10 different time zones.
Management
Stefano Colli-Lanzi
Chief Executive Officer
Tiziano Rodolfo Roseto
Regional Head Eastern Europe and Country Manager, Bulgaria and Ukraine
Thibault Lefebvre
Regional Head Western Europe
Rui Rocheta
Regional Head – LATAM, Iberia, Turkey
Paolo Caramello
Regional Head Central Europe
Nicola Dell’Edera
Global Chief Financial & Procurement Officer
Maurizio Uboldi
Head of M&A
Antonio Bonardo
Global & Italy Public Affairs Senior Director
Massimo Borroni
Global IT Senior Director
Maria Luisa Cammarata
Global HR Senior Director
Jerome Lafuite
Global Search & Selection and Professional Practice Senior Director
Davide Toso
Global Corporate Affairs and Compliance Senior Director
Luis Del Olmo
Global Outsourcing Practice Senior Director
Cetti Galante
Global Outplacement Practice Senior Director and Managing Director – Intoo USA, Italy
Luca Gatti
Global Marketing & Communication Senior Director
Luca Gatti
Global Marketing & Communication Senior Director
Jim O’Brien
Chief Executive Officer Tack TMI
Luca Giovannini
Global Chief Digital and Innovation Officer
Francesco Baroni
Regional Head Italy
Domiziano Pontone
Global Sales Senior Director
Dario Dell’Osa
Global Legal Senior Director
Daniele Merlerati
Regional Head – APAC, Switzerland, Lithuania
Barbara Bruno
Global Temp & Perm Practice Senior Director
Stefano Colli-Lanzi - Chief Executive Officer
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.
Tiziano Rodolfo Roseto - Regional Head Eastern Europe and Country Manager, Bulgaria and Ukraine
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.”
Thibault Lefebvre - Regional Head Western Europe
Thibault has years of experience in the general management of finance and business operations for mid- to large-sized organisations. In board functions, he has helped businesses maximise profits and secure private equity. He has held key financial roles at Richmond, Gucci, Parisot Group and Valeo. In 2004, Thibault joined Page Group as the Managing Director for Russia, Switzerland and Central & Eastern Europe. Almost nine years later, he took on the role of Chief Executive Officer at Grafton Recruitment Group where he managed operations performance and the organisation of the business. He then got promoted to Regional Head of Central Europe and today he is the Regional Head of Western Europe.
My impact on other people’s lives
“17 years ago, and after serving for over 9 years in key financial management roles, I decided to make a significant change in my professional pathway. I became a recruiter and I discovered a fantastic environment which fits me perfectly. As a recruiter and as a manager, I have been able to use my past experience to guide and help the best talent. I have been able to help people to change their lives, by finding the right opportunities to ensure the most enjoyable long-term work-life balance for them and their family.”
My added value in changing lives
“A few years ago I met a client who was looking for a CFO to replace one who had resigned. I asked to meet the Finance team. After that meeting, I told him he didn’t need my help, as he should promote his current head of controlling. He did it and they have grown and worked together for almost 10 years within the company.”
Gi Group Holding's impact on my life
“Within Gi Group, people feel free to be themselves and there is a lot of kindness, which leads to a very special and pleasant working atmosphere. Throughout the entire company, there is an incredible entrepreneurial spirit and a hunger to learn. We consistently improve the way we support our employees, our candidates and our clients, to offer them the best environment and conditions to make the right decision for their future. All of this has had a huge impact on my progression and my happiness.”
Rui Rocheta - Regional Head – LATAM, Iberia, Turkey
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.”
Paolo Caramello - Regional Head 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
“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.”
Nicola Dell’Edera - Global Chief Financial & Procurement 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 other people’s 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 Holding's impact on my life
“Working for 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.”
Maurizio Uboldi - Head of M&A
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 - Global & Italy 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 lives
“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 - Global IT Senior Director
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.”
Maria Luisa Cammarata - Global HR Senior Director
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.”
Jerome Lafuite - Global Search & Selection and Professional Practice Senior Director
JJerome 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.”
Davide Toso - Global Corporate Affairs and Compliance Senior Director
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.”
Luis Del Olmo - Global Outsourcing Practice Senior Director
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.”
Cetti Galante - Global Outplacement Practice Senior Director and Managing Director – Intoo USA, Italy
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.”
Luca Gatti - Global Marketing & Communication Senior Director
Luca joined Gi Group in September 2018 as our Global Marketing & Communications Senior Director. He has several years of experience in business management and brand building across multiple geographies. After earning a master’s degree in Business Strategy in Finland, he spent most of his career working in Procter & Gamble in Geneva, Switzerland. Luca is known for his strong entrepreneurial mindset. Furthermore, he is someone who is passionate about helping businesses grow.
My impact on other people’s lives
“I feel personally very close to Change Lives as a value, and I built my entire career only working with companies that fully supported (not just claimed) Change Lives as their mission. Changing lives to me means improving, it means growing, it inspires action and it is a crucial and continuous development towards being better and happier people and managers.”
My added value in changing lives
“Without a doubt, the most rewarding aspect of my job as Marketing Leader is to witness people in my team evolve, develop, improve and master new skills that change their professional life for the better. It is my priority to be by their side to support this life change and to establish the company’s continuous learning culture.”
Gi Group Holding's impact on my life
“Being offered such an incredible role, I couldn’t resist accepting and moving back to Italy after a decade abroad. Thanks to this, I haven’t just changed lives in my professional life but in my private life also. I am now closer to my family and to the people I love the most… and this makes me very happy.”
Luca Gatti - Global Marketing & Communication Senior Director
Luca joined Gi Group in September 2018 as our Global Marketing & Communications Senior Director. He has several years of experience in business management and brand building across multiple geographies. After earning a master’s degree in Business Strategy in Finland, he spent most of his career working in Procter & Gamble in Geneva, Switzerland. Luca is known for his strong entrepreneurial mindset. Furthermore, he is someone who is passionate about helping businesses grow.
My impact on other people’s lives
“I feel personally very close to Change Lives as a value, and I built my entire career only working with companies that fully supported (not just claimed) Change Lives as their mission. Changing lives to me means improving, it means growing, it inspires action and it is a crucial and continuous development towards being better and happier people and managers.”
My added value in changing lives
“Without a doubt, the most rewarding aspect of my job as Marketing Leader is to witness people in my team evolve, develop, improve and master new skills that change their professional life for the better. It is my priority to be by their side to support this life change and to establish the company’s continuous learning culture.”
Gi Group Holding's impact on my life
“Being offered such an incredible role, I couldn’t resist accepting and moving back to Italy after a decade abroad. Thanks to this, I haven’t just changed lives in my professional life but in my private life also. I am now closer to my family and to the people I love the most… and this makes me very happy.”
Jim O’Brien - Chief Executive Officer 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 Giovannini - Global Chief Digital and 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 other people’s 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 Holding’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.
Francesco Baroni - Regional Head 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.”
Domiziano Pontone - Global Sales Senior Director
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!”
Dario Dell’Osa - Global Legal Senior Director
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.”
Daniele Merlerati - Regional Head – APAC, Switzerland, Lithuania
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.”
Barbara Bruno - Global Temp & Perm Practice Senior Director
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.”
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).
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