Our Story
Team Italia originated from adventure & ambition. We believe it is possible to do business in beautiful Italy. Of course, there are challenges, and for sure we have paid our dues.
But, after 10 years, we can proudly say that Team Italia is solid as a rock and has a fantastic team.
To know who you are going to do business with, we believe that authenticity makes the difference, therefore here also our personal story.
Elsa Maria Reinders
My story
Where I myself laid the foundations for my further life at primary school in Italy, it is fantastic to be able to lay a solid foundation for Dutch E-commerce entrepreneurs who want to take the step to Italy.
Growing up by the sea in Sardinia
The only “biondina” in the class and twice as tall as the others
At the age of 8 to NL and integrate among the Cheeseheads
High school and Law studies in Groningen
Erasmus academic year in Rome
Corporate lawyer at Stibbe in Amsterdam
2 years dedicated Globe trotter
Co-founder of Team Italia in 2011
> 10 years of successful cooperation with companies such as: Dutchband, Fitforme, GET, Twelve, VanMoof & GUTS
There is nothing better than achieving growth and success in the country that I know thoroughly, while fine tuning with my Dutch counterpart. Creating a f playing field in which you, as a Dutch company, have as little worries as possible but the right involvement to make the expansion a success.
Elsa Maria Reinders
Founder Team Italia
My story
Where I myself laid the foundations for my further life at primary school in Italy, it is fantastic to be able to lay a solid foundation for Dutch E-commerce entrepreneurs who want to take the step to Italy.
Growing up by the sea in Sardinia
The only “biondina” in the class and twice as tall as the others
At the age of 8 to NL and integrate among the Cheeseheads
High school and Law studies in Groningen
Erasmus academic year in Rome
Corporate lawyer at Stibbe in Amsterdam
2 years dedicated Globe trotter
Co-founder of Team Italia in 2011
> 10 years of successful cooperation with companies such as: Dutchband, Fitforme, GET, Twelve, VanMoof & GUTS
There is nothing better than achieving growth and success in the country that I know thoroughly, while fine tuning with my Dutch counterpart. Creating a f playing field in which you, as a Dutch company, have as little worries as possible but the right involvement to make the expansion a success.
My story
Where I enjoyed growing up in the countryside of North Groningen, I managed to offer my children the same, but in the sun and without kale.
Living, working and doing business in Italy has brought everything that I enjoy and stand for together. Adventure, creativity, working together, perseverance, freedom and all with a smile.
Formed in the clay of North Groningen
Polished in the Randstad
Business Administration at the University of Groningen
Erasmus academic year in Stockholm
Marketing & Online focused career at Nuon
2 years dedicated Globe trotter
Co-founder of Team Italia in 2011
> 10 years of building a strong and ambitious Team Italia
I enjoy bringing Dutch entrepreneurs successfully to Italy. The interaction of customer, proposition, marketing and data is my habitat. Converting together with you Italian ambitions into real visible results is what I love and go for!
Olaf Bussink
Olaf Bussink
Founder Team Italia
My story
Where I enjoyed growing up in the countryside of North Groningen, I managed to offer my children the same, but in the sun and without kale.
Living, working and doing business in Italy has brought everything that I enjoy and stand for together. Adventure, creativity, working together, perseverance, freedom and all with a smile.
Formed in the clay of North Groningen
Polished in the Randstad
Business Administration at the University of Groningen
Erasmus academic year in Stockholm
Marketing & Online focused career at Nuon
2 years dedicated Globe trotter
Co-founder of Team Italia in 2011
> 10 years of building a strong and ambitious Team Italia
I enjoy bringing Dutch entrepreneurs successfully to Italy. The interaction of customer, proposition, marketing and data is my habitat. Converting together with you Italian ambitions into real visible results is what I love and go for!
Tell us your story and then let’s write an Italian chapter together