Expanding services and global reach

Philippine-based executive search firm joins Andersen Consulting

- By Mhicole A. Moral

KSearch Asia, a top name in executive search in the Philippines, has officially joined the global firm Andersen Consulting.

The announcement was made during the New Leaders Meeting held in Las Vegas, where the firm was welcomed as a member in the newly formed global organization.

The development marks a new phase for the Philippine-based firm, which has built its reputation over 25 years through boutique, founder-led operations. Now integrated into Andersen’s organization of consulting professionals, KSearch is preparing to work on larger and cross-border projects while retaining the personalized approach that has earned trust in the local market.

“Joining Andersen preserves our boutique DNA—small, founder-led teams—but it opens up the door to far more strategic possibilities,” KSearch Chief Operating Officer (COO) Karmeli Love U. Kintanar told BusinessWorld in an email.

The deal is designed to give new capabilities while maintaining the identities of members of Andersen Consulting. KSearch may now work alongside other members of Andersen Consulting that are helping large corporations restructure, expand globally, or overhaul their tax operations. If these projects call for leadership and staffing solutions, KSearch steps in as part of their expertise.

KSearch’s inclusion in Andersen Consulting means existing clients, who once relied solely on local support, now have access to expanded capabilities without switching partners.

For example, a company expanding into multiple markets no longer needs to engage separate firms for recruitment, tax advice, and organizational planning. Clients no longer need to coordinate with different service providers for a single project, as the Andersen group can now do it all under one roof.

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