Award Recipients

Penta Consulting, a global provider of technology resource solutions, is honoured to receive the prestigious King’s Award for Enterprise for International Trade – recognised for the third time, having received the Queen’s Award for International Trade in 2006 and 2014.

Founded in 1998, Penta Consulting has built a reputation over the past 27 years for delivering exceptional services of bespoke technology resource solutions to the Information, Communications and Technology sector (ICT).

With a UK head office in Epsom, Surrey, and 11 subsidiary offices across Europe, the Middle East and Africa, the company now has over 60 permanent head office staff and more than 1,000 expert consultants deployed daily in 82 countries. Over three years, the company’s overseas sales have grown by more than 130% – and the company receives the King’s Award for International Trade for Outstanding Growth in overseas sales over the last three years.

Penta’s team provides compliant and customised services that address the distinct technological challenges faced by businesses worldwide. With a wealth of localised knowledge and a commitment to transparent partnerships, Penta Consulting is poised to guide businesses towards achieving their digital transformation and resourcing objectives.

Penta possesses expertise and acumen in cybersecurity, cloud computing, artificial intelligence, project management, infrastructure, telecommunications, networks and other digital domains, to drive the outcomes its clients aspire to achieve, and it sets new benchmarks in the realm of ICT services.

Technology resource solutions
Penta’s services are grouped into Professional Services, Managed Solutions and Managed Resource Services.

Penta Professional Services provides skilled resources in helping clients run value-creating projects as an extension of their own capabilities. It is a flexible and cost efficient way to enable clients to supplement their own teams, or address acute skill shortages on a project basis.

By partnering with Penta for Managed Solutions, clients benefit from tailored technology support to enhance in-house teams by offering a range of support options, from remote assistance to on-site support on a longer term basis. Supporting legacy systems or end-of-life systems falls within this category. When customers’ technology reaches the end of its product lifecycle, vendors and original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) can offer limited support or stop releasing updates and fixes. This is when Penta can offer technical support, which extends the existing equipment’s life.

Managed Resource Services supports businesses’ global workforce expansions, without the need for an entity, by managing and paying for international resources. Penta acts as the legal employer for all its clients’ international resources. Penta’s global capability and stringent regional compliance authority lends itself ideally to providing this solution, which allows companies to expand internationally, while remaining focused on their core business.

These three service lines are perfectly complemented and utilise Penta’s capabilities in compliance, service delivery, technologies, specialist specific skills, global presence with localised knowledge, internal processes and structure.

Penta people
With its UK head office in Epsom, Penta Consulting has continued to grow and open offices around the globe, with offices in Dubai, Abu Dhabi, South Africa, The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Poland, France, Germany and recently opened offices in Italy and Qatar, continuing to grow the company’s presence and services, internationally.

Penta’s unwavering focus on nurturing its workforce organically has been a cornerstone of its success. By prioritising local recruitment, comprehensive training, and professional development the ‘Penta way,’ the company boasts an impressive average tenure of over six years, defying industry norms. Notably, three current board directors began their journey at the entry level, evolving – with the company’s support – into their current pivotal roles. This commitment to employee wellbeing reflects Penta’s core belief that its greatest asset is its people – highlighted in May 2025 by being recognised as a Sunday Times Best Company to Work For.

International trade strategy
Penta’s international trade strategy encompasses a holistic approach, incorporating Professional Services, Managed Solutions and Managed Resource Services, enhancing the company’s global presence and client offerings.

Its vision for the future revolves around solidifying its position as a leading provider of technology resource solutions worldwide. Research it conducts into the markets enables the team to tailor the company’s services accordingly and drive growth in each region. Penta’s overseas market structure allows it to expand and diversify into new regions to support its clients through opening new offices where required, or implementing remote working through its technology and operational investments.

As the market demands new technical skills, Penta’s agile approach means it can focus on cutting-edge technologies, such as Artificial Intelligence, Cloud Computing, Internet of Things and Digital Transformation, along with strategic partnerships, to help it sustain growth in international markets and new markets.

The international strategy focuses on expanding globally to build a sustainable business with a diverse client base. This involves maintaining existing client relationships, acquiring new clients, expanding service offerings, such as EOR, and adapting services to meet evolving client needs.

Penta’s strategy is underpinned by a commitment to excellence, innovation, client centricity and compliance, enabling the company to navigate global markets successfully and sustain long-term growth and relationships with clients worldwide. Whether it be supporting its clients in Saudi Arabia with their commitment to Saudization, or in South Africa with the ongoing B-BBEE Level 1 certification, the team understand and give back in the locations they provide services to, and ensure lasting investment.

Executive Chairman and Founder, Paul Clark, reflects on the recognition, “This award is a tribute to all our employees, resources and clients, highlighting our continued commitment to providing bespoke technology resource solutions, globally.”