As the nature of our relationships with our clients requires confidentiality, please do not hesitate to contact us should you request references. We will be happy to provide ESI's personal contacts on any level, anywhere in the world, who will testify to the integrity, trustworthiness, professionalism and discretion with which we discharge assignments entrusted to us.
What Some Of Our Clients Have Said
“Your ability to recognize and obtain top talent is most impressive. Each request was handled with the utmost display of integrity and professionalism. The consistency and reliability of you and your team contributed to the successful track record of placements. I thank you.“
“I sincerely thank you and your associates for the 30+ Years you have dedicated to making a difference in the industry and in the lives of the people you serve. You are truly exceptional.“
“Executive Search International has been an invaluable business partner in successfully locating highly talented professionals for our Company as we expanded both domestically and internationally.“
“I am pleased to say, that over the past – almost ten years –ESI was THE search company we were working with whenever we required competent assistance in filling a specific vacancy here at The Peninsula New York. You certainly have the right candidates and your personal commitment to provide only the best gives us a level of confidence that we have not found elsewhere. We further appreciate the speedy response to our requests and the continuous follow-up throughout the screening, interview and hiring process of each candidate.“
“I have always respected your integrity, as you have the talent for being able to source the right profile individual and identify each position with the varied needs.“
“The most enjoyable part of working with you and your colleagues has been your thorough understanding of the hospitality industry. Your ability to listen to client’s needs and specifications and deliver an individual exactly how it was specified has proved most rewarding.“
“You and your team have consistently delivered ‘five star’service in all of our dealings. You have acted with skill and integrity and I have always appreciated your insights and counsel in the executive selection process. You have invariably demonstrated a keen understanding of your client needs and have placed their interests in the forefront of your thinking and strategies.“
“Executive Search International has been an invaluable extension of our human resources effort and played a major role in sourcing the key members of the opening management team at The Mark…We would be remiss if we did not mention the professional standards, in-depth due diligence and human approach the ESI team always makes in trying to find the perfect match to find the right hoteliers to meet our specific needs.“
“Congratulations on your 25th Anniversary. It is rare to see such a company so successful for so long and it is only due to your efforts never allowing the quality to be put into question.“
“I continue to be delighted by the services that you and your team offer and look forward to the next 25 years with great excitement.“
“Your organization truly lives up to its reputation and you can be proud that ESI has consistently fulfilled its commitment to the highest standards of diligence, responsiveness, resourcefulness and integrity.“
“I would like to commend you on the high standards you have achieved within your company. You and your team have demonstrated a keen understanding of your client needs and have been most successful in handling difficult assignments with great care and discretion. Integrity and trust are two important elements when dealing with delicate placement issues, and Executive Search International has time after time shown irrevocable reliability and integrity…You and your team have always been exhibited a high degree of professionalism, and your knowledge and understanding of the hotel industry and of the current key players have always been on target. You have consistently delivered top-caliber international candidates, and I have always appreciated your insights and counsel in the executive selection process.“
“It is certainly an achievement to stay at the top of the recruitment ladder and to sustain the experience you have within your team.“
“Under your leadership, ESI became a company that is envied by competitors in your field and, again, your valuable and consistent support has been sincerely appreciated.“
“Trustworthiness and integrity are important elements when dealing with delicate placement issues. Executive Search has never disappointed me.“
“Without your support and our long-standing contact, it would not have been possible to build the foundation of successful Human Resources work: Trust.“
“We have always found that Executive Search International has responded quickly and responsibly to propose pre-qualified candidates for the positions who have subsequently been engaged by our company or one of our subsidiaries. Never has our company had to resort to the application or your “guarantee clause”as for the most part those executives hired are still in the employ of our company or have moved on by their own volition.“
“Mr. Bernd Wosgien has a very high level of professionalism and is well known within the United States, Mexico and the whole world. We have been working together for the last ten years finding some of the top executive positions for our diverse hotels.“
“The work undertaken by ESI was of a very high standard, without exception. The search was conducted quickly and efficiently. We saw mostly highly suitable candidates, and we saw them quickly. We also received sound advice regarding industry and individual compensation levels…Typically, we work with the large multi-national executive consulting firms, both for Cabot Square’s own recruitment and for that of investee companies. In this case, I believe that we received better advice and results by using ESI due to their industry specialty and due to Bernd Wosgien’s hands-on commitment to the search.“
“Your diligence, patience, perseverance, and integrity have always placed you well ahead of your competitors.“
“Your ability in all my dealings with your company and in particular with yourself has been professional and rewarding. You have undoubtedly the highest standard providing candidates of very high caliber in particular when it comes to international expertise.“
“Just a short note to congratulate you and your team on the occasion of your 25th anniversary. What an accomplishment! You have put together a well-recognized team of professionals that I am sure you are very proud of; the success of your company is a clear return on your years of investment.“
“I am delighted to know that your philosophy is working and that you became the company of choice.“
“I am certainly happy for the longevity of your company and I would like to take this opportunity to thank you for your friendship and the good advice you have been giving me over the years.“
“Apart from your professionalism, it is your sincere friendship, which makes the difference.“
“Your genuine empathy and continuous guidance throughout the entire transition process was a most valuable encouragement and support. I can assure you that you found in me yet another loyal ambassador, who will certainly not fail to recommend you and your company whenever the opportunity arises.“
“Congratulations for these 25 years of service to our industry and to your dedications on providing excellent professional and personnel services to both your clients and your recruitees.“
“For the last twenty years I have continuously made use of the services of Executive Search International, throughout my association with some of the top hotels in the world… I would like to commend Mr. Bernd Wosgien, President of this prestigious company, most highly for the extremely high standards he has achieved within this company…Executive Search International is in my opinion the most honest executive search company I ever had the pleasure to deal with, as I never had to substitute any employee I gained through this company, since their candidates were always of the highest caliber and a great asset to the hotels I have managed.“
“Out of these 20 great years, I have had the pleasure of knowing you 15 and I think this is a good opportunity to thank you for your loyal assistance over the years. Your guidance and recommendations in the past, not only in the realm of business but also as a friend, have always been of great value to me.“
“I am pleased to confirm that we have used the services of Executive Search International on many occasions, and we have always been very satisfied with their accomplishments. Mr. Wosgien and his associates have always exhibited a great deal of professionalism, and their knowledge and understanding of our industry are most commendable.“
“We have found that Mr. Wosgien has always handled his assignments in a most professional manner. His candidates were all well researched to match the requirements of the position. He has continually conducted himself in strict confidence and with a high degree of integrity.“
“We have placed many of the candidates they have presented to us and have found them to be most suitable for their position and of the highest caliber. We will continue to use the services of Executive Search International based on their impressive results at all of our hotels.“
“Over the past 20 years, I have been involved in the hotel industry in the United States. I am convinced that I would not have enjoyed the success I have experienced without your help… You have the ability to listen and find out the exact type and style of candidate I am looking for, and it takes a special person to understand and know the customer needs. Your immediate response, always providing (over a long period of time) the right individuals suiting the operation has made me feel that each time your entire operation focuses strictly on meeting my needs, which is great…I feel that not only do we have a great working relationship on a professional basis, but also I have a friend in you. You are someone I can ask for assistance, not only for my operation, but also my personal career. Therefore I would like to thank you for all of the help and support you have given me.“
“ESI is conducting its business professional, efficiently, and last but not least very effectively. The quality of the candidates presented as always been of unquestionable caliber, primarily because all of ESI’s team members are former hotelmen. ESI is using a targeted approach versus a shot gun approach, thus realizing a high degree of success.“
“I have known Mr. Bernd Wosgien and his company for 14 years and whether I was in the United States, in Germany or now in Switzerland, I have frequently concluded successful assignments with Executive Search and I have always valued their efficiency and especially their discrete and confidential way of doing business.“
“Mr. Wosgien’s world-wide reputation and integrity are above reproach in the hotel industry.“
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