Enex, International Executive Search & Headhunting
Studio Base, through the ENEX international network with offices in 50 countries and 5 continents, selects managers, executives, and specialized technical profiles for Italian companies abroad and international companies in Italy.
About us
Why is ENEX the Ideal Partner for International Executive Search?
ENEX (International Executive Search Network) is an international network active in over 50 countries.
This allows us to quickly initiate recruitment processes abroad, involving local consultants with direct experience in the relevant markets.
Our Partner, Dr. Leonello Castagnetti, coordinates the process, ensuring consistency, efficiency, and quality on an international scale.
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47 countries across 5 continents
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50 certified local partners
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48 years of experience in international HR
What makes ENEX unique?
ENEX is an alliance of local HR excellence – independent firms with over 15 years of history in their respective markets, collaborating on international projects while maintaining their own identity and local expertise.
What does this mean for you as an Italian client?
When you entrust Studio Base with a search in Germany, you automatically activate our German ENEX partner: a firm in Frankfurt or Munich with 15+ years of experience in the German labor market, a database of German executive profiles, and in-depth knowledge of the local corporate culture.
The result? You find qualified German candidates, while Studio Base guides you directly on-site and ensures the profile is aligned with your company culture.
International Headhunting: The ENEX Network
Argentina | Austria | Belgium | Bosnia and Herzegovina | Brazil | Bulgaria | China/Beijing | China/Hong Kong | Croatia | Cyprus | Czech Republic | Denmark | Estonia | Finland | France | Germany | Greece | Hungary | India | Ireland | Italy | Japan | Latvia | Lithuania | Mexico | Middle East | Morocco | Namibia | Netherlands | Nigeria | North Macedonia | Peru | Poland | Portugal | Romania | Serbia | Singapore | Slovakia | Slovenia | South Africa | South Korea | Spain | Switzerland | Thailand | Turkey | United Kingdom | United States
THE COMPETITIVE CONTEXT
The combined advantage:
Local experience + global reach
Studio Base’s 40+ years of experience in recruitment for Italian and foreign companies combined with the global reach of ENEX, with 50 HR firms across 5 continents. The true strength of Studio Base lies in the unique combination of these two worlds.
Studio Base - Italian Expertise
Since 1983, we have worked with Italian SMEs and large corporations
We understand the dynamics of Italian businesses: fast decision-making, involved ownership, budget optimization, and operational flexibility.
We know the “Made in Italy” sectors
Automotive, services, precision mechanics, advanced manufacturing, food & beverage, packaging, industrial automation – sectors where Italian companies excel globally.
Concrete data:
- 722+ professionals selected in Italy since 1983
- 87% retention rate at 24 months (ISO 9001:2015 certified data)
- 40 active collaborations with Italian companies expanding abroad
ENEX Network - Global Capillarity
Immediate access to 50 international labor markets
We don’t have to “look for a local partner” when you ask us for a search in South Korea – the partner is already there, ENEX-certified, and has been working with us for years.
Shared database of hundreds of global executive profiles and professionals
ENEX partners share a secure database of qualified candidates, but above all, each has their own local proprietary database (the real gold).
Certified local expertise
Every ENEX partner is knowledgeable about:
- Local labor regulations (contracts, notice periods, standard benefits)
- Real market salary dynamics (not internet estimates)
- Corporate culture and professional expectations of the country
- Personal network of passive candidates not on LinkedIn
Physical presence on the ground
Face-to-face interviews in the target country, assessments in the local language, and reference checks verified with former local employers.
ENEX certified quality standards
All partners follow shared methodologies: structured assessment, mandatory reference checks, replacement guarantees, and confidentiality.
ENEX TRACK RECORD
The Numbers That Set Us Apart
The ENEX network is a consolidated reality of verifiable international partnerships. These numbers testify to the experience and capillarity we place at the service of Italian companies.
45
+Years of experience
From 1980 to today: 45 years of consolidated history in the Executive Search and Interim Management sector globally.
5260
+Satisfied clients
Over 5,260 companies worldwide have chosen ENEX for executive recruitment, direct search, and interim management since 1980.
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Offices worldwide
50 offices distributed across 47 countries on 5 continents. In strategic markets (China, Germany), there is a double presence for extensive regional coverage.
FAQ
Questions & Answers
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How long does an international executive search take?
The average time to complete an international executive search varies between 8 and 12 weeks from project launch to the presentation of the final shortlist. For particularly specialized positions or niche markets, the timeframe can extend up to 16 weeks.
The local presence of ENEX offices in 50 locations worldwide allows for a significant reduction in time compared to networks based on simple partnerships.
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How does collaboration between ENEX offices in different countries work?
ENEX is neither a franchise nor a partnership network: each office is an independent owner-managed company with deep roots in its local market.
When an Italian company looks for a CFO in Germany, the Italian ENEX office coordinates the project, but the search is conducted directly by the German ENEX office, which has in-depth knowledge of the corporate culture, salary dynamics, and local regulations.
This "Think Global, Act Local" model ensures uniform quality standards with genuine local expertise.
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What are the costs of international executive search?
ENEX international executive search projects are managed with a success fee formula: the fee is paid only upon the successful completion of the search.
Costs vary based on:
- Level of the position (C-level, senior management, middle management)
- Complexity of the target market
- Reference sector
- Urgency of the search
To receive a personalized quote, contact your nearest ENEX office or fill out the contact form.
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In which countries does ENEX operate for international headhunting?
ENEX has 50 operational offices in 47 countries distributed across 5 continents:
- Europe: Italy, Germany, France, Spain, UK, Netherlands, Belgium, Austria, Switzerland, Poland, and over 20 other countries
- North America: USA, Canada, Mexico
- Asia & Pacific: China, Japan, Singapore, South Korea, India, Thailand
- South America: Argentina, Brazil, Peru
- Africa & Middle East: South Africa, Nigeria, Namibia, Morocco, United Arab Emirates
Thanks to the global network, ENEX can manage executive searches even in countries where it does not have direct offices, through collaboration with offices in neighboring areas.
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