KSearch Asia Consulting

Name

KSearch Asia Consulting

Legal name

KSearch Asia Consulting, Inc.

Website

https://ksearchasia.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1999

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

KSearch Asia Consulting is a Philippines-based executive search and recruitment firm founded in 1999 that places management and executive-level candidates for multinational enterprises and large local conglomerates across Banking, BPO, Technology, Power, and Retail verticals, supplemented by Employer of Record services.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Executive Search & Recruitment

NAICS

Employment Placement Agencies and Executive Search Services (56131), Executive Search Services (561312), Professional Employer Organizations (561330)

SIC

Services-Employment Agencies (7361)

akta.pro primary industry

Administrative, Clerical & Office Support Direct Hire (BPACAFAF)

akta.pro secondary industry

Local Entity Setup & Expansion Advisory (Market Entry, Subsidiary Formation) (BPACAHAM)

Keywords

• Executive search services
• Headhunting recruitment
• Talent acquisition
• Employer of record
• Workforce management solutions

Headquarters

HQ city

Makati

HQ country

Philippines

HQ region

Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Operations, Others

Revenue model

1. Executive Search and Recruitment Services: KSearch provides executive search, headhunting, and recruitment services for management and executive-level candidates across various industries including Banking, BPO, Technology, Power and Retail. They source candidates for functional roles in Top Management, Finance and Accounting, Information Technology, HR and Administration, and Marketing and Sales. Services include retained executive search and contingency-based placements.
2. Employer of Record (EOR) Services: KSearch offers Employer of Record services providing comprehensive employment solutions that streamline workforce management for organizations. This service handles payroll, benefits administration, compliance, and other HR functions for client companies.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

KSearch Asia Consulting is a premier executive search and recruitment firm founded in 1999 in the Philippines that connects businesses with management and executive-level professionals across Banking, BPO, Technology, Power, and Retail industries, plus functional roles in Top Management, Finance and Accounting, IT, HR, and Marketing and Sales. The firm also provides Employer of Record (EOR) services that streamline workforce management, handling payroll, benefits, and compliance for organizations without requiring them to establish local legal entities. KSearch operates as part of Andersen Consulting and as an Associative Partner of Horton International Group, enabling cross-border executive searches through a 40+ office global network.

Product overview

KSearch Asia Consulting is a premier executive search and recruitment firm founded in 1999, operating as a single unified service offering. The company provides executive search, headhunting, and Employer of Record (EOR) services across industries including Banking, BPO, Technology, Power and Retail. Their core offering centers on connecting businesses with professionals for roles spanning Top Management, Finance and Accounting, Information Technology, Human Resources, and Marketing and Sales. The firm also offers start-up support services. KSearch serves as part of Andersen Consulting and holds an Associative Partner status with Horton International Group, a global executive search network.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Executive Search & Recruitment Services Premier retained and contingency executive search and recruitment service connecting businesses with management and executive-level professionals across Banking, BPO, Technology, Power, and Retail industries. Delivered as tailored, confidential recruitment solutions for organizations of all sizes.
• Headhunting Services Specialized headhunting service targeting management and executive-level candidates in the Philippines, focused on securing top-tier passive talent for client organizations.
• Employer of Record (EOR) Services Comprehensive employment solutions that streamline workforce management by allowing businesses to hire employees in the Philippines without establishing local legal entities; covers payroll, benefits administration, compliance, and related HR functions.
• Start-up Support Services Talent and recruitment support designed for startup companies seeking to build out their teams with exceptional hires during early-stage growth.

Named customers23 records

Segments9 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Andersen ConsultingcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2023KSearch Asia Consulting announced becoming a member of Andersen Consulting via press release. KSearch Asia Consulting, Inc. is described as part of Andersen Consulting on the company website. The partnership connects KSearch with Andersen Consulting's global network and resources.
• Lyceum of the Philippines UniversityminorOthers · 1 January 2012Partnership with Lyceum of the Philippines University's College of International Relations (CIR) for annual English Language Oratorical Competition. The competition was initially conceived by CIR Dean Reynaldo Arcilla and KSearch President Manny Guillermo to promote English language proficiency among Philippine youth. KSearch has sponsored this event annually for multiple years, with the competition attracting nearly 100 participants and pruning down to 15 finalists.
• Horton International GroupcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 December 2010KSearch Asia Consulting formalized its Associative Partner status with Horton International Group in December 2010. Horton International is a global executive search firm with partner companies in the Americas, Europe and Asia Pacific. KSearch's link with Horton started in September 2007 when President Manny Guillermo was invited to Horton's regional meeting in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. The partnership provides strategic synergy with Horton partner firms in Australia, China, India, Japan, Malaysia, Thailand and Vietnam. Through more than 40 offices globally, KSearch gains access to cross-border executive search mandates and referred search engagements from partners in Thailand, Vietnam, United States, and Australia.
• Lyceum of the Philippines UniversityminorOthersManaging Director Manuel Guillermo serves as Guest of Honor at Lyceum's Faculty Assembly, delivering talks on Proactive and Critical Thinking. KSearch engages with the university for academic programs and student development initiatives.
• IBPAP (IT & Business Process Association of the Philippines)minorOthersKSearch participates in IBPAP General Membership Assembly Meetings and related networking events. Consultants attend as members, engaging with other BPO industry professionals and staying connected with industry developments.
• AmCham PhilippinesminorOthersActive participation in American Chamber of Commerce Philippines events as a member. KSearch VP Karmeli Kintanar served on IBPAP's Membership Committee alongside other chamber members including Capital One, ClixLogic, and Team Asia.
• French Chamber of Commerce in the PhilippinesminorGTM or Marketing PartnerParticipation in French Chamber of Commerce events including monthly 'Jeudi Du Club' networking gatherings. KSearch consultants attend wine and dining events at venues like Wine Depot's Barrel Room, facilitating business networking with French business community members.
• European and Australia-NewZealand ChambersminorGTM or Marketing PartnerParticipation in Joint Foreign Chambers networking events including Special Joint Networking Night of European and Australia-NewZealand Chambers. KSearch Senior Manager Mae Saguano and Consultant Krizel Balasabas attended these events for networking and business development.
• Nordic Business Council PhilippinesminorGTM or Marketing PartnerParticipation in Nordic Business Council's Renewable Energy Seminar. KSearch consultants engaged with Philippine renewable energy sector leaders to discuss industry outlook and future prospects.
• French Chamber of Commerce and La French TechminorGTM or Marketing PartnerKSearch served as a service partner for Startup Pitch Competition powered by The French Chamber of Commerce and La French Tech. Supported winners Twala and Edukasyon.PH on their startup journey.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Monroe Consulting Group: Asia-Pacific specialist executive search firm with operations across Southeast Asia including the Philippines. Directly comparable as an executive search specialist serving technology, BPO, banking, and industrial clients across the region.
• Robert Walters Philippines: Global executive search and recruitment firm with a dedicated Philippines practice serving multinational and local enterprises across finance, technology, and BPO. Directly comparable to KSearch in service model (retained/contingency search), target segments, and country focus.
• Michael Page Philippines: Global recruitment firm with a Philippines office specializing in mid-to-senior level permanent placements across banking, technology, and shared services. Closely comparable to KSearch in target customer (enterprise/multinational), role seniority (manager to C-suite), and vertical mix.
• John Clements Consultants: Philippine-headquartered executive search and recruitment firm with a long domestic track record serving multinational captives, BPOs, and conglomerates. Directly comparable as a homegrown Philippine peer with overlapping verticals and executive-level placement focus.
• Hays Philippines: Global recruitment firm operating in the Philippines with practices in accounting/finance, technology, and banking. Comparable in offering a multi-vertical permanent placement model serving multinational clients, with similar C-suite and senior management mandates.
• Charterhouse Partnership: Asia-Pacific focused executive search firm with a Philippine presence covering banking, technology, and consumer industries. Comparable as a regional peer specializing in senior-level and C-suite permanent placements.
• Orion Solutions International: Philippine-headquartered executive search firm focused on senior and C-suite placements across banking, IT-BPO, and shared services. Closely comparable to KSearch in country focus, vertical mix, and retained search methodology.
• Peoplebank Philippines: Philippine recruitment firm with executive and IT search practices serving enterprise clients. Comparable as a domestic peer in permanent placement for technology, finance, and operational leadership roles.

Broad incumbents

• ManpowerGroup Philippines: Global staffing and workforce solutions firm with a Philippines operation offering permanent, temporary, and RPO services. Comparable as a broad incumbent operating in the same recruitment and workforce management space, though with a wider service portfolio than KSearch's executive focus.

Regional players

• Recruit Express Philippines: Asia-based recruitment firm with Philippines operations providing permanent and contract placements. Comparable as a regional recruitment peer targeting enterprise clients, with somewhat broader role-level coverage than KSearch's executive niche.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/ksearchasia

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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