Searce Appoints Ferdie Saputil as Country Director for the Philippines

POSTED BY: Lionell Go Macahilig
2024-09-16 17:50:18 PHT

Searce, an engineering-led modern tech consultancy that empowers clients to futurify by delivering real business outcomes, announces the appointment of Ferdie Saputil as the Country Director for Searce Philippines, effective May 27, 2024.

This strategic move is a major milestone for Searce, strengthening its regional presence by appointing a senior leader to spearhead cloud and AI-focused business transformation in the Philippines. Ferdie Saputil brings over 24 years of experience in IT, Sales & Marketing. With a career spanning key leadership positions at major technology companies like Google and Microsoft, he has a proven track record of driving cloud adoption, digital transformation, and business growth.

"We are pleased to welcome Ferdie Saputil to our global team of solvers. His proven track record in driving business transformation, local expertise, and deep commitment to the region, make him the ideal person to lead our growth in the Philippines” said, Hardik Parekh, CEO & Founder, Searce. “As we advance our mission of ‘solving for better’, people with a ‘possible it is’ approach and an excellence mindset are required to deliver real-business outcomes, we are confident that Ferdie brings both and are energized to see what he will accomplish.”

With his extensive expertise, Ferdie will help businesses in the Philippines get future-ready, championing Searce’s vision to become the most trusted technology partner for organizations seeking to differentiate themselves through best-in-class tech solutions and achieve real business outcomes.

"I am thrilled to be joining Searce at such a pivotal time for the Philippines," said Saputil. "Cloud adoption is accelerating, and organizations are seeking ways to maximize their investment. I am confident that with our deep tech AI, Cloud & Data engineering skills, Searce can be the trusted technology partner that Philippine businesses need. My vision is for Searce to be the go-to partner for Philippine corporations, enabling them to use the cloud as a real differentiator, maximize their data for better decision-making, and adopt Gen AI to enhance internal productivity and create new customer experiences."

Founded in 2004, Searce’s mission is to improve real business outcomes by relentlessly iterating to the finest degree of excellence, passionately ‘solving for better’ at each iteration. Its offerings are tailored to help businesses 'futurify' by leveraging the latest advancements in cloud technology, data management, advanced analytics, and artificial intelligence. Searce has a robust track record of delivering measurable business outcomes across key industries including Telco, Financial services (FSI), Media & Entertainment, and Retail CPG. With this, Ferdie is a perfect complement to our growing team.

In his most recent role as Google Cloud Lead for the Philippines, Ferdie was instrumental in expanding the adoption of Google Cloud across multiple segments He developed and executed go-to-market strategies, fostered thought leadership on business transformation, and partnered with the larger Google team to create an impact on customers' businesses. He also led the corporate segment for the Philippines, Vietnam, and Thailand, where he focused on growing Google Cloud's market presence and driving innovative solutions.