QS Quacquarelli Symonds Market Research Report
Company Overview
QS Quacquarelli Symonds is a leading global provider dedicated to higher education services, analytics, and insight, established in 1990 by Nunzio Quacquarelli. Headquartered in London, QS operates globally with offices in New York, Paris, Singapore, Stuttgart, and Alicante, engaging with over 1,500 universities and 12,000 employers worldwide. The company assists educational institutions in achieving strategic goals using their comprehensive suite of services.
Key Offerings
- Analytics and Benchmarking: QS offers tools such as the Employer Reputation Tracker, Academic Reputation Tracker, and QS Stars. Their analytics platforms, including QS Analytics: Sustainability, deliver precise benchmarking and performance insights.
- Marketing and Advertising Solutions: The company provides Advanced Profiles, Editorial Content Marketing, and Display Advertising Services to enhance institutional visibility.
- Software Solutions: Solutions like QS Reputation Manager and admission management (MoveIN) and international partnerships software (MoveON) aim to streamline processes for educational institutions.
- Student Recruitment and Enrolment: QS supports student recruitment through platforms like QS Discover and QS Connect, assisting the entire recruitment lifecycle.
Financials
QS Quacquarelli Symonds boasts an estimated annual revenue of $266.6 million, with a revenue per employee of about $252,000. The company has seen a 73% growth in employee count, currently employing 1,058 people.
Leadership Team
- Jessica Turner - Chief Executive Officer
- Nunzio Quacquarelli - Founder and President
- Jason Newman - Chief Commercial Officer
- Chris Martin - Chief Technology Officer
- Matthew Wait - Chief Financial Officer
- Ben Sowter - Senior Vice President
- Dr. Edward Harcourt - Senior Vice President & Managing Director of Enrolment Solutions
- Patrick Brothers - Executive Director
- Dr. Maria Spies - Chief Innovation Officer
- Alisha Bartl - Chief People Officer
- Leonardo Andrade - Vice President, Sales & Business Development
Recent Developments and Strategic Initiatives
QS has been active in partnerships and acquisitions such as the acquisition of HolonIQ, a market analytics platform, to enhance its AI-driven data analytics capability. QS also supports initiatives like the QS ImpACT Charity for young leaders and the Future17 SDG Challenge aligning educational goals with sustainability.
Market Position
QS Quacquarelli Symonds stands as a formidable entity in the higher education industry, providing services across various educational and career stages such as first degree, Masters, PhDs, MBAs, and Executive programs. It emphasizes helping individuals maximize their potential through education.
Key Competitors
QS faces competition from notable companies including:
- nasen: Revenue of $14.2 million with 79 employees.
- By Design Group: Generates $9.9 million in revenue with 61 employees.
- Geason Training: A revenue of $15.8 million and 88 employees.
- Empowering Learners: Boasts a $93.8 million revenue with 417 employees.
- upReach: A significant competitor with $361.9 million revenue and 1,436 employees.
Competitive Edge
QS differentiates itself through its intelligence, global communications, and events in international higher education. It prides itself on being trusted, ethical, intelligent, and passionate, with a culturally diverse workforce composed of over 500 staff who collectively speak more than 30 languages.
