- Move reinforces Quest Global’s commitment to fostering an ownership-driven culture and long-term sustainable growth as the company crosses the $1 Billion revenue milestone
- Nearly 10% of Quest Global’s global workforce now owns ~7.5% of the company’s equity
Bengaluru, India, 14th October 2025 – Quest Global, the world’s largest independent pure-play engineering services company, announced the rollout of its latest Employee Stock Option Plan (ESOP) to reinforce its philosophy of employee ownership. This plan extends ownership to about 1,500 employees across geographies and functions. The initiative represents one of the most significant equity incentive programs in the engineering services sector, reinforcing the company’s commitment to building an ownership-driven culture and long-term sustainable growth. Today, nearly 10% of its global workforce now owns ~7.5% of the company’s equity through fully paid shares and granted/vested options.
The decision coincides with Quest Global crossing $1 billion in revenue, an accomplishment achieved by fewer than 0.1% of companies worldwide. With 28 years of profitable growth, Quest Global has established a proven, resilient growth model.
Today’s announcement is part of Quest Global’s ongoing commitment to providing its employees with equity-linked rewards, further nurturing the company’s values of owner’s mindset. Equity grants are awarded based on role, performance, and tenure, ensuring consistent high performers are rewarded in line with Quest Global’s merit-based culture.
Speaking on the launch of the ESOP Program, Sonia Kutty, Senior Vice President – Global Human Resources, said, “At Quest Global, our ESOP program reflects our firm belief that employees should share in the value they help create. By offering meaningful equity ownership, we are empowering our people to participate in Quest Global’s long-term growth and success. This initiative is not just about incentives; it is about giving our employees a real stake in the future they are helping to build. As we celebrate crossing the $1 billion milestone, we are proud to deepen our commitment to their financial well-being and professional growth. When employees are also owners, they are inspired to think beyond their individual roles, fostering innovation, responsible decision-making, and a collective sense of purpose that drives sustainable progress for all”.
In parallel, a significant percentage of Quest Global senior leaders have personally invested in equity over the last two years, strengthening the spirit of ownership at the highest levels of the company. These investments were made voluntarily through an internal share purchase program, offering leaders the same terms as external investors and signals the senior leaders’ personal commitment to driving sustained long-term growth for all its stakeholders.
With over 15,000 of its 21,500+ employees based in India, Quest Global is powered by a strong culture of stability and ownership, reflected in industry-leading retention, long-tenured teams. The company is recognized as a Great Place to Work and champions diversity across 40+ nationalities and 50+ languages.
About Quest Global:
At Quest Global, it's not just what we do but how and why we do it that makes us different. We're in the business of engineering, but what we're really creating is a brighter future. For over 25 years, we've been solving the world's most complex engineering problems. Operating in over 18 countries, with over 93 global delivery centers, our 21,500+ curious minds embrace the power of doing things differently to make the impossible possible. Using a multi-dimensional approach, combining technology, industry expertise, and diverse talents, we tackle critical challenges faster and more effectively. And we do it across the Aerospace & Defense, Automotive, Energy, Hi-Tech, MedTech & Healthcare, Rail and Semiconductor industries. For world-class end-to-end engineering solutions, we are your trusted partner.
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Dhanya Nambiar | Quest Global | dhanya.nambiar@quest-global.com