everis, a multinational consulting firm of business, strategy and application development technology and outsourcing, achieved a turnover of 404 million euros during its last fiscal year, a growth of 2% over the previous year. The company continues its internationalization process, beginning operations in the United States by opening its first office in Washington, and strengthening its presence in Europe with a new office in Brussels.
The success of the company, both in Spain and Latin America, recently with a new office in Peru, consolidates everis as one of the top consulting firms in Spain, the first in Chile and increasing in influence in Brazil, Colombia, Mexico and Argentina.
Previsions for 2010 and strategic lines
Regarding the economic forecast for the next year, the company expects to grow by around 12% in financial turnover and 10% by number of professionals.
The strategic lines of everis for the following years link consolidation of traditional business, and expansion into new markets including new large companies, as well as exploration of new businesses in order to strengthen our current offer.
The commitment to move into new markets is highlighted by the presence in the American market: CEO of everis, Benito Vázquez has said: "We must be there and there are great opportunities for a company like ours, with a differential model, both in the management and the recruiting of professionals."
Our presence will be reinforced in the European market by opening everis Belgium, with an office in Brussels strengthening strategic, complex European projects that require highly specialized professionals.
In addition, we will explore opportunities in the UK, where we have already been working on a number of projects, including sectors such as biotechnology, aerospace or environment where we can provide a differential value in addition to our existing services.
People and their professional careers
The company's growth has been in parallel with the increase in number of professionals. As of the end of FY09, the total headcount is more than 7,300, an annual increase of 500 people. We have been recognized in every country in which we operate, as the best company to work in according to Best Place to Work (an U.S. organization that annually reviews HR policies of a wide range of companies).
With the creation of the Corporate University, everis has stressed its commitment to professional training and career development. This year we have invested more than € 7 million, reflected in around 300,000 hours and over 1,700 courses working with and for professionals from all areas of the company.