Connecting Mittelstand to ASEAN.
We connect German engineering excellence with the digital growth of Southeast Asia — through strategic GTM advisory, AI development and offshoring in Manila.
NRW Minister of Economic Affairs Pinkwart:
"By 2030 the ASEAN region will be the fourth largest economy in the world. It is not only a driver of new digital trends and innovation, but also offers enormous potential for our companies in North Rhine-Westphalia."
Integrated solutions for global expansion
We guide companies safely through regulatory requirements and technical delivery — seamlessly across two continents.
Market Entry
We support German Mittelstand companies entering ASEAN markets and help ASEAN companies expand into the DACH region. From market analysis and partner search to building local sales structures, we lay the foundation for sustainable growth.
- Regulatory compliance
- Partner matching
- Local entities
AI Development
We build tailored AI solutions — from AI automation workflows and AI agents to Model Context Protocol (MCP) integrations. Our focus: automating business processes, increasing efficiency and integrating AI into existing enterprise landscapes.
- Custom LLM agents
- MCP integration
- RAG
Global Talent Solutions
We provide scalable AI and software engineering teams in the Philippines — from individual specialists to dedicated development teams. A German project management layer delivers high quality, transparent governance and savings of up to 60% without compromising communication or project success.
- Managed tech hubs
- Cost efficiency
- 24/7 delivery cycles
The Manila Advantage
The Philippines combine excellent English skills, a strong STEM talent pool and a fast-growing AI and software engineering community. With more than 140,000 IT and engineering graduates per year and 60–70% lower personnel costs, Manila is one of the most attractive locations for AI development and offshoring.
Time zone
Optimal overlap
English
Native proficiency
Why PZL Partners
No anonymous consulting team — more than 10 years of first-hand operational experience in the DACH market.
Yuri Libot founded PZL Partners after more than a decade of experience in media and digital marketing as well as sales leadership across the DACH region — among others as Managing Director DACH at Silverpush and in leadership roles at GumGum and JustPremium. His experience spans strategy consulting and sales roles at a TelCo spin-off as well as various US and European AdTech companies, with a particular focus on marketing proprietary AI and advertising technologies. This practical expertise is complemented by his further education in artificial intelligence at the Wharton School.
This is how Yuri combines strategic advisory, hands-on sales expertise and technological competence. He supports companies in opening up new markets, evolving business models and successfully deploying innovative technologies in sales and business development.
Born and raised in Düsseldorf with family roots in the Philippines, Yuri now lives in Cologne with his wife and daughter. His personal connection to Germany and the Philippines also shapes his entrepreneurial focus on collaboration between European and Asian markets.
LinkedIn profile10+
Years of DACH experience
60–70%
Cost savings in Manila
140,000+
IT graduates p.a. in Manila
48h
Response time to enquiries
Ready for the next step?
A non-binding 30-minute strategy call — confidential, focused, without a sales agenda. Response within 48 hours.
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