About Us

About Us

We Are Leading International Expansion In The World

Welcome to The IEC Group, your trusted partner for international expansion. As a team of seasoned professionals with years of experience in global business, we understand the challenges and opportunities of expanding into new markets. 

Whether you’re a CEO, CTO, CFO, Director, or Vice President, we offer a comprehensive suite of services to help you succeed in your international endeavours.

The team includes experienced practitioners, analysts, and researchers from leading consulting and advisory companies worldwide.

What does sets us apart?

Customised solutions for each business

We understand that every business is unique, so we develop customized solutions tailored to your specific needs and goals.

International networking opportunities

Our global network of professionals ensures you have access to the resources and connections you need to succeed.

Ongoing support

We don't just provide a one-time service - we offer ongoing support to help you navigate the complexities of international business and achieve long-term success.

1120+

FTEs hire via EoR partners

1520+

Community Peers

500+​

Successfully Project

25

Year of experience

The Team

Our Experts

Luis Praxmarer

CEO & Practitioner

CEO & Practitioner

Luis Praxmarer

Luis is a senior entrepreneur & industry expert  with decades of experience on various continents. He founded and build up many companies including  META Group (Germany) and Experton Group. He was the EMEA Manager for META Group before it was sold to Gartner. 

He developed the vendor quadrant rating methodology (ISG Provider Lens) which he internationalised as ISG Partner. 

Kenn Walters

Practitioner & Partner

Practitioner

Kenn Walters

Dr. Kenn Walters is a highly skilled senior executive with over 40 years of experience in directing and managing major transformational projects globally, including complete company establishments, and extensive experience within service providers and in global industry research and management consultancy.

He holds a PhD in computer science and communications systems

Practitioner

Kenn Walters

Dr. Kenn Walters is a highly skilled senior executive with over 40 years of experience in directing and managing major transformational projects globally, including complete company establishments, and extensive experience within service providers and in global industry research and management consultancy.

He holds a PhD in computer science and communications systems

Kenn Walters

Practitioner & Partner

Ash Pal

Practitioner & Partner

Practitioner

Ash Pal​

Ash has vast executive experience of working with technology leadership teams across virtually every industry and geography to deliver successful organizational change. He only works with clients with an ambition and will to be leading edge players. Clients appreciate his challenging, pragmatic, and collaborative style of working and his insight into the profound organizational and leadership changes facing the global technology industry.

He developed the vendor quadrant rating methodology (ISG Provider Lens) which he internationalised as ISG Partner. 

Charlie McGinn

IEC Fellow

IEC Fellow

Charlie McGinn

Charlie McGinn is the Founder and CEO of Engel Consulting Group. As a seasoned business executive and industry expert he previously served as a Senior Vice President for a major Employer of Record (EOR) provider. McGinn has a wealth of expertise in sales and marketing management, strategic planning, deal sourcing, and portfolio management.

Charlie studied Business Management at the St. Ambrose University, USA.

IEC Fellow

Charlie McGinn

Charlie McGinn is the Founder and CEO of Engel Consulting Group. As a seasoned business executive and industry expert he previously served as a Senior Vice President for a major Employer of Record (EOR) provider. McGinn has a wealth of expertise in sales and marketing management, strategic planning, deal sourcing, and portfolio management.

Charlie studied Business Management at the St. Ambrose University, USA.

Charlie McGinn

IEC Fellow

Matt Walters

IEC Fellow

IEC Fellow

Matt Walters

Matt Walters is a well-recognized expert in international employment matters, he has worked at a strategic level with most of the leading companies in the global Employer of Record arena. Matt has focused on worker misclassification internationally by creating Qlassify, an innovative one-stop platform for classification matters, while also providing EOR consultancy and guidance to many companies.

Matt is based in Neuchatel, Switzerland.

IEC Practitioner & Consultant

Ehab Dawoud

Ehab Dawoud is a senior entrepreneur & industry expert  with decades of experience in North America and the Middle East region. He founded several companies and worked at Pricewaterhouse Coopers (USA),  Deloitte (USA), IKON Technology Services (Canada and as Managing Director of Experton Group (MENA).

Ehab is an expert for international expansion into the Middle East & North Africa region.

Ehab Dawoud

IEC Practitioner & Consultant

Wolfgang Braun

IEC Fellow

IEC Fellow

Wolfgang Braun

Wolfgang Braun is a well-recognized expert in Executive Services, Value Management, and M&A Transaction Management. He is VP of MIT Alumni responsible for HR and Executive Development, active with MIT AI research programs. Wolfgang worked in the Daimler Service Group in IT Business Development and has acquired 28 companies, which he integrated successfully.

In 2004, Wolfgang started his own consulting companies with the META M&A as Management Buy-out from Gartner.

Ehab Dawoud

IEC Practitioner & Consultant

IEC Practitioner & Consultant

Ehab Dawoud

Ehab Dawoud is a senior entrepreneur & industry expert  with decades of experience in North America and the Middle East region. He founded several companies and worked at Pricewaterhouse Coopers (USA),  Deloitte (USA), IKON Technology Services (Canada and as Managing Director of Experton Group (MENA).

Ehab is an expert for international expansion into the Middle East & North Africa region.

The Value of The IEC Group

Our Mission

Our mission at The IEC Group is to help businesses overcome the challenges of global expansion and achieve success in the global marketplace. We believe that by providing strategic planning, market research, and international networking services, we can help our clients navigate the complexities of doing business abroad and achieve their growth objectives.

Your Values

The 25 Best EOR Companies – IEC Elite Members

Our Global EOR Study 2023

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Frequently Asked Questions

We work with businesses in a wide range of industries, including technology, healthcare, finance, and consumer goods.

The timeline for international expansion varies depending on the specific needs of each business, but we help you all the way to ensure that the process is completed as quickly and effectively as possible.

We are a vendor-agnostic research and advisory company with senior practitioners. Our team has year of experience working in international business, and our customised solutions and global network of professionals ensure that each client receives tailored support for their unique needs.