Finding the right executive search partner in the Philippines requires understanding which firms maintain actual local operations versus servicing the market remotely. The following executive search firms have verified physical offices in the Philippines with dedicated local teams.
1. EPS Philippines
Established: 1993 (Singapore)
Philippines Office: Since August 2016
Location: Makati City
Specializations: Information Technology, Technology & Digital, Finance, Healthcare, Engineering
EPS Philippines operates as part of the EPS Group, which maintains eight offices across five countries in the Asia Pacific region. The company positions itself as a specialized IT recruitment agency while also serving finance, healthcare, engineering, manufacturing, BPO, and consumer industries.
The firm provides executive search services for C-suite and VP/Director roles alongside general recruitment for professional and management positions. Additional service offerings include contract staffing, remote staffing for Filipino professionals, staff augmentation, manpower outsourcing, and recruitment process outsourcing.
EPS Philippines holds ISO 9001:2015 certification for quality management and operates with multilingual capability across seven languages. The company has deployed over 10,000 professionals throughout the Asia Pacific region and maintains scholarship partnerships with Singapore educational institutions.
2. Corporate Executive Search Inc.
Established: 1969 (Philippines)
Philippines Office: Since 1969
Location: Makati City
Specializations: Banking, BPO, Financial Services, IT, Telecommunications, FMCG, Pharmaceuticals, Manufacturing
Corporate Executive Search Inc. is one of the pioneers in the executive recruitment landscape in the Philippines and Asia, having been incorporated as a professional recruitment agency in the late 1960s. Founded by Vicente "Vic" Abella, a pioneer in human resources management in the Philippines, the company has over 55 years of experience in the industry.
The firm specializes in executive search and selection services, professional placements, recruitment process outsourcing, and contingent staffing. Corporate Executive Search focuses on building promising executive teams by placing the right candidates in the right positions, ensuring good fit between client requirements and candidate competencies and motivations.
The company partners with Fortune 500 companies and leading multinational corporations, including top finance, pharmaceutical, fast-moving consumer goods, and manufacturing companies in the Philippines. Corporate Executive Search employs between 51 to 200 professionals and continues to maintain long-term client relationships spanning 10, 15, even 20 years and beyond.
3. ZMG Ward Howell
Established: 1979 (Philippines)
Philippines Office: Since 1979
Location: Makati City
Specializations: Consumer Markets, Financial Services, Healthcare, Technology, Industrial, Professional Services
ZMG Ward Howell is a premier executive search firm in the Philippines with over 45 years of experience in talent management and leadership solutions. Founded by the late Jesus M. Zulueta Jr. in 1979, the company began as a management consulting firm operating as the Philippine practice of WD Scott, a company headquartered in Sydney, Australia, before transitioning to focus on executive search.
The firm provides executive search services, research and talent intelligence solutions, and talent management consulting. ZMG Ward Howell has influential relationships and boardroom access in leading corporations in the Philippines and Asia Pacific, having helped place many executives in corporate giants and early BPO operations.
The company has expanded to include multiple entities under the ZMG Group umbrella, including Asia Select Inc. for executive and contingency search, AsiaPeople Search for mid-level and volume hiring, and Asia PeopleWorks for outsourced manpower services. The ZMG Group has grown from less than 30 employees to a headcount of 200, with an additional 1,500 staff deployed to client sites, handling about 500 active client engagements with an average of 1,500 searches closed per year.
4. Monroe Consulting Philippines
Established: 1998 (Australia)
Philippines Office: Since 2007
Location: Bonifacio Global City, Taguig
Specializations: Consumer Goods, Healthcare, Industrial, Technology, Professional Services
Monroe Consulting is an international executive search firm with over 17 years of established presence in the Philippines. The company operates as part of the Empresaria Group plc and maintains offices across 19 countries in Asia and Latin America.
The firm specializes in placing middle to senior-level executives and C-level positions across five key industry sectors. Their Philippines office provides executive search and headhunting services with both success-based and retained fee structures, supported by weekly progress reporting and technical skills assessments.
Monroe Consulting has received multiple industry recognitions including Corporate INTL Global Awards Executive Search Firm of the Year Thailand 2025, Human Resources Vendor Awards Malaysia Best Executive Search Firm 2024, and was named Best Small Recruitment Business for APAC by Global Recruiter Magazine for three consecutive years. The firm employs over 150 consultants globally and positions itself as one of Southeast Asia's leading executive search specialists.
5. Robert Walters Philippines
Established: 1985 (United Kingdom)
Philippines Office: Since July 2016
Location: Makati City
Specializations: Accounting & Finance, Banking, Human Resources, Industrial, Legal, Sales & Marketing, Technology
Robert Walters plc is a publicly traded company on the London Stock Exchange operating in 31 countries with approximately 4,200 employees worldwide. The firm opened its Philippines office in July 2016 as part of its Asian expansion, making the Philippines their 11th Asian market.
The company provides recruitment services for permanent, contract, and temporary placements at mid to senior management levels across multiple industries. Robert Walters also offers recruitment process outsourcing with end-to-end hiring process management through six global service centers, as well as talent advisory services including market intelligence and workforce planning. The firm brings nearly 40 years of global recruitment expertise to the Philippines market and has been recognized as a Star Performer on Everest Group's 2025 CWM/MSP PEAK Matrix assessment.
6. Michael Page Philippines
Established: 1976 (United Kingdom)
Philippines Office: Since 2020
Location: Makati City
Specializations: Banking, Digital, Engineering, Finance & Accounting, Healthcare, HR, Legal, Marketing, Technology
Michael Page operates as part of PageGroup, a global recruitment company with 140 offices across 36 countries and approximately 6,750 staff worldwide. The Philippines office represents their sixth Southeast Asian location and was established in 2020.
The company operates through three distinct service brands in the Philippines. Michael Page handles mid-management to leadership level positions across permanent, temporary, and contract arrangements. Page Executive focuses on board-level appointments and C-suite roles including succession planning and compensation benchmarking. Page Resourcing provides recruitment outsourcing for high-volume hiring and project-based needs.
Michael Page Philippines operates across 25 specialist functional disciplines with particular focus on manufacturing, consumer markets, technology, telecommunications, banking, and shared services centers. The firm was the first global recruitment agency to obtain ISO 27001 certification and has been Great Place to Work-Certified in the Philippines since January 2023.
7. Curran Daly & Associates
Established: 1998 (Australia)
Philippines Office: Since 2009
Location: Makati City
Specializations: BPO, Shared Services, Finance & Accounting, Technology, Project Management
Curran Daly & Associates is a specialized executive search firm founded by Geoff Curran in 1998, with the Philippines business established in 2009 initially focused on executive appointments to the BPO sector. The company formally became known as Curran Daly & Associates in 2014.
The firm operates with offices in the Philippines, Hong Kong, and Australia, employing a team of 32 professionals. Curran Daly specializes in retained search for C-suite executives and top-level roles, contingent search for C-level through managerial positions, and offshore recruitment solutions for building teams in the Philippines.
The company emphasizes specialization in specific industry sectors and functional areas, believing this provides greater reliability and accuracy when recommending candidates. Curran Daly has built a strong network of senior and executive-level business contacts across Southeast Asia through regular engagement with executive talent and business leaders throughout the region.
8. Korn Ferry Philippines
Established: 1969 (United States)
Philippines Office: Since 2018
Location: Bonifacio Global City, Taguig
Specializations: Consumer Markets, Financial Services, Healthcare, Industrial, Technology, Government
Korn Ferry is the world's largest executive search firm with over 11,000 employees operating in more than 50 countries across 100+ offices. The company is publicly traded on the New York Stock Exchange and reported annual revenue of $2.76 billion in fiscal year 2024.
The Manila office operates as a Talent Delivery Center servicing clients across Asia Pacific, European, and North American markets. Korn Ferry provides four main business segments: executive search for senior-level executives and board members, leadership and talent consulting for organizational strategy, talent acquisition including RPO services, and leadership development programs.
9. Allegis Global Solutions Philippines
Established: 2001 (United States)
Philippines Office: Since 2015
Location: Pasig City
Specializations: IT, Healthcare, Life Sciences, Financial Services, Manufacturing, Professional Services
Allegis Global Solutions operates as a subsidiary of Allegis Group, ranked as the fourth largest staffing firm globally. The company provides workforce solutions in over 100 countries with particular strength in managed service provider and recruitment process outsourcing capabilities.
The Philippines office delivers MSP services for contingent workforce management, RPO for permanent workforce solutions, services procurement and statement of work management, direct sourcing solutions, and workforce consulting. The firm also provides talent analytics and vendor management system implementation services.
Allegis Global Solutions has been recognized as an Everest Group PEAK Matrix Leader and Star Performer for CWM/MSP services for 11 consecutive years. The company received ClearlyRated's Best of RPO Award 2025 with a Net Promoter Score 1.5 times higher than the industry average and was named to HRO Today's Baker's Dozen as #7 on the Overall Enterprise RPO Leader list for 2025.
10. Amrop Philippines
Established: 1977 (International Partnership)
Philippines Office: Since late 1990s
Location: Manila
Specializations: Consumer & Retail, Financial Services, Industrial, Technology, Healthcare, Professional Services
Amrop operates as one of the world's largest executive search partnerships with 69 offices across approximately 55 countries and 560+ professionals globally. The firm functions through a distinctive partner-owned worldwide structure rather than a traditional corporate hierarchy.
The Philippines office provides executive search services as a core retained practice for C-suite and senior positions, board services including search and evaluation, and leadership advisory services covering assessment, development, and succession planning. Amrop emphasizes a context-driven approach that reflects local market realities while maintaining global professional standards.
The firm rejoined the Association of Executive Search and Leadership Consultants in 2024 and has been named among the 20 leading global executive search firms. Amrop has forged partnerships with institutions like IMD business school and has published major global C-suite studies including "Welcome to the Flight Deck."
Understanding the Philippines Executive Search Market
When selecting an executive search partner in the Philippines, organizations should consider several key factors:
Industry Specialization
Different firms maintain varying levels of expertise across industry sectors. Technology-focused roles may benefit from firms with strong IT recruitment capabilities, while traditional industries might prefer firms with established local corporate networks.
Service Model
Executive search firms offer different engagement structures including retained search, contingency-based placement, and recruitment process outsourcing. Understanding which model aligns with your hiring timeline and budget is essential.
Local Market Knowledge
Firms with longer-established Philippines operations typically offer deeper understanding of local business culture, compensation benchmarks, and talent availability across Metro Manila, Cebu, and other business centers.
Global Network Access
Organizations seeking executives with international experience may benefit from firms that can tap into global talent pools and have experience placing candidates across multiple markets.
Track Record
Reviewing a firm's previous placements in your industry sector and at comparable seniority levels provides insight into their ability to deliver successful outcomes.
How EPS Philippines Supports Your Executive Recruitment Needs
Finding the right executive leadership can transform your organization's trajectory. EPS Philippines brings nearly a decade of dedicated Philippines market experience combined with over 30 years of Asia Pacific recruitment expertise to help companies identify and secure top-tier executive talent.
Comprehensive Executive Search Services
EPS Philippines offers executive search in C-suite and senior management recruitment across multiple industries including technology, finance, healthcare, engineering, manufacturing, and BPO sectors. Our executive search process combines rigorous candidate assessment with deep understanding of both technical competencies and cultural fit requirements specific to the Philippines business environment.
Industry-Specific Expertise
Our specialized recruitment teams understand the unique challenges and talent requirements across different sectors. Whether you're seeking a Chief Technology Officer with digital transformation experience, a Finance Director familiar with Philippines regulatory requirements, or a VP of Operations for manufacturing expansion, our consultants bring sector-specific knowledge to every search engagement.
Proven Methodology
EPS Philippines follows a structured executive search methodology that includes comprehensive market mapping, discreet candidate outreach, thorough competency assessment, and detailed reference verification. Our ISO 9001:2015 certification reflects our commitment to quality management processes throughout every stage of the recruitment cycle.
Access to Asia Pacific Talent Networks
As part of the broader EPS Group with eight offices across five Asia Pacific countries, we can access executive talent pools beyond the Philippines market. This becomes particularly valuable for organizations seeking leaders with regional experience or international backgrounds who can contribute global perspectives to your Philippines operations.
Multilingual Capabilities
Our team operates with multilingual capability across seven languages, facilitating effective communication with diverse candidate pools and enabling us to serve multinational corporations requiring executives who can operate across language barriers.
Flexible Engagement Models
Understanding that different executive searches require different approaches, EPS Philippines offers flexible engagement options including retained search for confidential C-suite appointments, contingency-based placements for urgent hiring needs, and recruitment process outsourcing for organizations building out entire leadership teams.
Beyond Placement: Long-Term Partnership
Executive recruitment extends beyond simply filling open positions. EPS Philippines provides ongoing support including onboarding assistance, market intelligence on compensation benchmarks, succession planning consultation, and talent pipeline development to ensure your leadership team remains strong as your organization evolves.
Getting Started
If your organization is seeking executive leadership talent in the Philippines, EPS Philippines offers initial consultations to understand your specific requirements, organizational culture, and strategic objectives. Our consultants can provide market insights on talent availability, competitive positioning, and realistic timelines for your executive search.
Contact EPS Philippines to discuss how our executive search services can help you build the leadership team your organization needs to achieve its strategic goals.
