New country lead, to help drive cloud and AI-powered business transformation
Searce, a modern tech consultancy driven by engineering, has announced the appointment of Ferdie Saputil as Country Director for Searce Philippines, effective May 27, 2024. This strategic move is designed to strengthen Searce’s regional foothold and accelerate its cloud and AI-focused business transformation initiatives in the Philippines.
With over 24 years of experience in IT, Sales, and Marketing, Saputil brings a wealth of expertise to his new role. He has held key leadership positions at major technology companies like Google and Microsoft, with a proven track record of driving cloud adoption, digital transformation, and business growth.
“We’re excited to welcome Ferdie Saputil to our global team of solvers,” said Hardik Parekh, CEO & Founder of Searce. “His proven expertise in business transformation, local knowledge, and commitment to the region make him the ideal leader to drive our growth in the Philippines. As we continue our mission to ‘solve for better,’ Ferdie’s ‘possible it is’ mindset and commitment to excellence will play a key role in delivering real business outcomes.”
In his new role, Saputil will focus on helping businesses in the Philippines become future-ready by embracing Searce’s vision of providing best-in-class tech solutions that drive measurable business results. He will lead efforts to position Searce as the trusted technology partner for organizations seeking to leverage cloud, AI, and data engineering for competitive advantage.
“I am thrilled to join Searce at this critical time for the Philippines,” said Saputil. “With cloud adoption accelerating, organizations are eager to maximize their investments. Searce’s deep expertise in AI, Cloud, and Data Engineering can help Philippine businesses not only optimize internal productivity but also create new customer experiences. My goal is for Searce to be the go-to partner for businesses looking to differentiate themselves and enhance decision-making through advanced tech solutions.”
Founded in 2004, Searce is dedicated to improving real business outcomes through continuous innovation. Its offerings include cloud technology, data management, advanced analytics, and AI solutions tailored to meet the needs of key industries such as Telco, Financial Services, Media & Entertainment, and Retail CPG. Saputil’s leadership is expected to complement Searce’s growing team as the company continues to expand its influence across the region.
Prior to joining Searce, Saputil served as Google Cloud Lead for the Philippines, where he successfully expanded Google Cloud’s adoption across various segments. He was responsible for developing go-to-market strategies, driving thought leadership in business transformation, and leading initiatives that impacted customer success. His role also spanned across the Philippines, Vietnam, and Thailand, where he focused on growing Google Cloud’s presence and delivering innovative solutions.
