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
Your Values
- INTEGRITY
- PROFESSIONALISM
- COMMITTMENT TO EXCELLENCE
- COLLABORATION
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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.