Overview

• Philippine Association of Executive Search Professionals Inc. (PAESPI) was founded in October 2009 by four like-minded search firms.
• PAESPI was formally registered with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on September 23, 2010.
• The association currently comprises six member firms dedicated to upholding ethical standards in the executive search industry.
• PAESPI is headquartered at 120 Valero, Makati, Metro Manila, Philippines, 1209.
• The organization emphasizes accountability, transparency, and professionalism within the recruitment sector.

Specializations

• PAESPI specializes in executive search and headhunting, focusing on senior leadership roles.
• The association promotes a Code of Ethics and Client and Candidate Bills of Rights to combat malpractices in the recruitment industry.
• PAESPI targets the professionalization of search firms in the Philippines, addressing the needs of both client firms and executive candidates.
• The organization advocates for a culture of integrity and good governance among business executives in the country.

Services & Approach

• PAESPI offers services including executive search, headhunting, executive coaching, executive assessments, and onboarding.
• The association launched the “Advocacy Partners” initiative in 2013 to promote its Code of Ethics through collaborations with private corporations and business chambers.
• PAESPI disseminates its Code of Ethics and Bills of Rights to curb unethical practices among the 70++ search firms operating in the Philippines.
• The organization seeks to identify and support agents of change and role models of integrity within the executive search landscape.