Antal International is a global recruitment and executive search consultancy. It specializes in placing mid- to senior-level professionals across industries such as IT, finance, operations, engineering, sales, and marketing. The firm combines local market knowledge with a global network of over 130 offices in 35+ countries. Its headquarters is in London, UK.

Antal in Kenya: Overview & Presence
Office & Contact

Antal International operates an office on Argwings Kodhek Road, Nairobi.

The Kenya office focuses on the chemicals and pharmaceutical sectors, while also covering roles in sales, marketing, operations, and general management.

The team is led by a Managing Partner, James Njeke.

Services & Specialization

In Kenya, Antal handles executive recruitment in industries such as human nutrition, chemicals, pharmaceuticals, and manufacturing.

They focus on both permanent placements and executive search for senior-level roles.

The firm also runs a franchise model that allows individuals with the right expertise to become Managing Partners under the Antal brand.

Recruitment & Franchise Opportunities

Antal actively recruits franchise partners in Kenya. These partners benefit from training, IT systems, PR and marketing support, and access to Antal’s global network.

Job postings in Kenya often include leadership positions like Country Manager or Managing Partner, alongside sales and technical roles.

Strengths & Challenges in Kenya

Strengths:

Global network combined with local expertise.

Strong brand credibility in senior-level recruitment.

Sector specialization in chemicals and pharmaceuticals.

A franchise expansion model that enables scalable growth with local partners.

Challenges:

Competition from well-established Kenyan recruitment firms.

Need to adapt to local labor laws, cultural practices, and market expectations.

Building brand awareness in a market where local agencies have strong recognition.