One Legacy, One Team, One Future
Drake Business Services Asia (DBSA) recently brought together employees across Australia, the Philippines, Taiwan, Korea and Japan to celebrate a significant milestone in our group’s history – the 75th anniversary of Drake International.
Across the region, our offices marked the occasion with local celebrations, recognising not only the achievements of the past 75 years, but also the people, partnerships and shared purpose that continue to shape our future.
Founded in 1951, Drake has spent more than seven decades helping organisations navigate change, unlock potential and build stronger workforces. Today, the organisation operates across multiple countries, delivering workforce, business process outsourcing, logistics and technology solutions while remaining committed to one enduring belief: people drive performance.
A Legacy Built on Purpose
Reflecting on the anniversary, Global CEO Karen Meredith has spoken extensively about the importance of balancing technological innovation with a deeply human approach to business.
As organisations increasingly embrace artificial intelligence and automation, Karen believes the future belongs to businesses that combine technology with human capability – not those that see one replacing the other.
“AI brings incredible opportunity,” she explains, “but it’s people who create context, ask the right questions and ultimately drive outcomes.”
This philosophy continues to guide Drake’s global transformation as the business evolves from its pioneering recruitment heritage into a modern provider of integrated workforce, outsourcing and business optimisation solutions.
Investing in the Next Generation
Celebrating 75 years has also been an opportunity to look beyond business success and reinforce Drake’s long-standing commitment to creating positive social impact.
As part of the anniversary, Drake announced a CA$1 million investment to help young people experiencing economic disadvantage access education and pathways into employment. The initiative reflects the organisation’s belief that creating opportunities for people is just as important as delivering commercial outcomes.
The commitment aligns closely with Drake’s broader “Force for Good” philosophy, encouraging every region across the global network to contribute positively to the communities in which we live and work.
What It Means for DBSA
For DBSA, the anniversary celebrations were more than recognising an important milestone -they were a reminder of the role we play in delivering Drake’s purpose across Asia-Pacific every day.
As our business continues to grow, we remain focused on helping clients optimise business operations through managed services, logistics management, workforce solutions and technology-enabled innovation. While the services we deliver continue to evolve, our commitment remains unchanged: helping organisations perform better while enabling people to do meaningful work.
The celebrations across our five countries reflected the strength of our regional team and the collaborative culture that underpins everything we do. They also reinforced that, while we operate across different markets and cultures, we are united by a common purpose and a shared vision for the future.
As we celebrate Drake’s first 75 years, we also look ahead with confidence. Guided by innovation, strengthened by technology and inspired by our people, DBSA is proud to be part of the next chapter in Drake’s global journey.
