Internationally, Astek does more than just establish a presence: the Group relies on its strong intrapreneurial culture, combining autonomy, local development, and the ability to scale. From Asia-Pacific to the Gulf and the United States, the dynamic has remained the same since the company’s creation: laying solid foundations, adapting to the market, and combining client proximity with delivery excellence.
Astek internationally “on the ground”
The starting point of intrapreneurship at Astek is hands-on experience, with concrete responsibilities and strong autonomy, while still being supported by the Group. Building a business abroad is not just about entering a new market: it also means laying the groundwork, building an operational foundation, launching a commercial dynamic, and establishing long-term sustainability.
“Astek gave me a chance when I was a fresh graduate… I was given a country, a budget, payroll, lawyers, and the first contracts.” — Angeline Douant, CEO APAC
In the Middle East, the trajectory has been built step by step: starting in Dubai without clients or consultants, then growing to more than 500 employees. A simple logic: build, stabilize, then accelerate.
Learn fast, decide fast, build sustainably
International operations rely on real autonomy, structured by a clear framework: ambition, priorities, and organization. In APAC, this is reflected in managing a multi-country scope from Singapore.
“From Singapore, I was given full autonomy to develop Asia.”
In the Middle East, Astek is developing a regional presence around several offices (Dubai, Riyadh…), illustrating structured and gradual growth.
Adapting the offering and local culture
Internationally, it is essential to understand market specifics and adapt the offering. In China, the environment is more engineering-oriented than pure IT, requiring agility and rapid upskilling.
In the Gulf, the focus is on digital transformation in strategic sectors such as fintech, defense, and digital public services. In all cases, the offering is built in close contact with the field.
Adaptation also involves local culture. For example, in China, certain business practices involve specific norms that must be understood and embraced.
Business & delivery: securing the promise
A successful expansion relies on alignment between business and delivery. Winning opportunities is essential, but the ability to execute them sustainably is even more crucial.
In APAC, the model is based on coordination between business development and delivery, supported by global resources such as SimeLabs.
In the United States, this logic translates into a simple equation: client proximity and industrialization, with a multi-zone model (onshore, nearshore, offshore).
“We are large enough to deliver, and agile enough to stay close to our clients.” — Julien Delval
An international career proposition
International opportunities at Astek also represent career growth, for both business and technical profiles, with strong demand particularly in the Middle East.
“Astek focuses on innovation, client proximity, and talent mobility.” — Sofia Belkadi
What defines Astek internationally: autonomy, real responsibilities, market adaptation, and collective organization — a dynamic driven by its intrapreneurs on the ground.
"Thomas
Communication Officer
