EY Global Delivery Services (GDS) Philippines is celebrating its 11th anniversary this September, highlighting more than a decade of growth and innovation. With over 6,000 professionals across Manila and Cebu, the organization plans to expand its workforce by approximately 2,000 people over the next two to three years.
Since its establishment in 2015, EY GDS Philippines has developed into a strategic talent and delivery hub for the global EY organization. Its teams support EY member firms and clients worldwide across assurance, consulting, tax, and core business services.
Over the past 11 years, EY GDS Philippines has continued to expand its operations and strengthen its innovation capabilities. As it enters its next phase of growth, the organization anticipates increased demand for assurance and technology consulting services, alongside continued investments in artificial intelligence (AI), data, cybersecurity, digital engineering, enterprise platforms, and other technology-focused capabilities.
“EY GDS Philippines has evolved into a leading talent, delivery and innovation hub since its establishment 11 years ago. Our strategic expansion, the launch of the Cebu Cybersecurity center and continued development of new capabilities reflect how far we have come,” said Dench Decino, EY GDS Philippines Location Leader. “In the next two to three years, we will continue to invest in Filipino talent as we plan to add approximately 2,000 professionals. We believe the Philippines will continue to play an important role in the EY network and in the country’s professional services and technology ecosystem,” he added.
Cebu has become a key contributor to the organization’s growth. The center continues to expand as a hub for technology-driven services, further strengthened by the launch of the EY GDS Cebu Cybersecurity center. The initiative enhances the organization’s cybersecurity and digital capabilities while creating high-value technology career opportunities in the region. Alongside this expansion, EY GDS Philippines is focused on developing the talent needed to support its continued growth.
Through its GDS Academia program, EY GDS Philippines continues to build and strengthen university partnerships nationwide, including collaborations with institutions in Metro Manila and Cebu. These initiatives bridge academic learning with practical business and technology skills, helping prepare students for future careers while creating development opportunities for experienced professionals.
The organization’s industry-academe initiatives recently received recognition at the 2026 Cebu IT-BPM Organization (CIBO) Industry Awards, where EY GDS Philippines earned the Industry-Academe Partnership Excellence award. The organization also continues to prioritize professional development, continuous learning, leadership formation, inclusiveness, and the cultivation of future-ready skills among its people.
Developing future-ready talent is especially important in Assurance, one of the service lines expected to drive a significant share of the organization’s upcoming hiring. Karthik Bhaskaran, EY GDS Philippines Assurance Leader, said: “The growth of Assurance is increasingly tied to how we prepare professionals for a more digital and data-driven profession. As we accelerate hiring, we are focused on the capabilities the next generation of assurance professionals will need, including data, analytics and AI-enabled skills. University collaborations, industry partnerships and continuous learning are critical to building that pipeline and strengthening the broader talent ecosystem while supporting evolving client needs.”
Together, investments in people, capabilities, and locations are shaping the future of EY GDS Philippines. The organization expects to open more opportunities for Filipino professionals while continuing to support the evolving needs of the global EY network and contribute to the country’s professional services and technology ecosystem.
To explore career opportunities with EY GDS Philippines, visit https://www.ey.com/en_ph/careers/global-delivery-services.
