Grant Thornton's Auxis Named Top Global Outsourcer Amid Nearshore Boom

CHICAGO & FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. – April 23, 2026 – In a move that underscores a significant shift in the global services landscape, Auxis, a Latin America nearshore outsourcing pioneer and now part of Grant Thornton Advisors LLC, has been distinguished as both a Leader and an All Star Company on the 2026 IAOP® Global Outsourcing 100® list. The recognition, announced by the International Association of Outsourcing Professionals®, is widely considered a definitive benchmark for excellence in the industry.

This year marks the eleventh consecutive time Auxis has been included on the prestigious list, earning it a Sustained Excellence award—a testament to its long-term performance and client trust. Furthermore, for the fourth straight year, the company secured the coveted All Star Company designation, a distinction reserved for firms that achieve top scores across all judging categories, from customer satisfaction to innovation.

This accolade comes just months after Grant Thornton finalized its acquisition of Auxis in late 2025, a strategic integration designed to fuse Grant Thornton's broad advisory capabilities with Auxis's specialized, tech-enabled nearshore operations. The award serves as a powerful, independent validation of the quality and market leadership Grant Thornton has brought into its fold.

A Benchmark of Comprehensive Excellence

The IAOP’s evaluation process is notoriously rigorous, mirroring the detailed due diligence that clients undertake when selecting a partner. The judging is conducted by an independent panel of industry experts who assess companies on a weighted system of criteria, including Customer References, Awards and Certifications, Programs for Innovation, and Programs for Social Impact.

Auxis’s performance was exceptional across the board. The firm earned a perfect score in the Customer References category, the most critical component of the evaluation, which directly assesses the value and results delivered to top clients. This perfect score speaks volumes about the company’s ability to forge deep, results-oriented partnerships. In addition, Auxis achieved top marks for its Company Awards, Certifications, and Programs for Social Impact, demonstrating a well-rounded commitment to not only business performance but also corporate responsibility and governance.

“We’re proud to be recognized once again as a Leader and All Star Company on IAOP’s Global Outsourcing 100,” said Raul Vega, a partner in Grant Thornton’s Advisory practice and the CEO of Auxis, a Grant Thornton company. “This achievement reflects the sustained strength of our tech-enabled ‘operate to transform’ model, the trust we’ve built with our clients over decades as a transformation partner, and our commitment to delivering tangible, meaningful results.”

The Strategic Power of Nearshore Leadership

The recognition of Auxis is particularly significant in the context of Grant Thornton's strategic vision. The acquisition was a deliberate move to build a differentiated advisory model that combines high-level strategy with practical, tech-driven execution. Auxis’s proven expertise in nearshore outsourcing from its primary delivery centers in Costa Rica and Colombia provides a critical component of this vision.

This nearshore model is rapidly gaining traction as North American organizations seek alternatives to traditional offshoring. The demand is driven by a need for partners who offer not just cost savings, but also real-time collaboration, cultural alignment, and access to a highly skilled talent pool. Nearshoring minimizes the friction associated with vast time zone differences and cultural disconnects, enabling more agile and complex business processes to be managed remotely.

“Auxis has built a strong reputation for delivering results at the intersection of innovation, technology, operations and accountability,” noted Tom Puthiyamadam, managing partner of Advisory Services for Grant Thornton Advisors LLC. “This recognition reflects the strength of Auxis’ nearshore model and its disciplined, outcomes-driven approach. Combined with Grant Thornton’s broad advisory and technology capabilities, it helps clients modernize with confidence and scale smarter.”

By integrating one of the few true nearshore-centric providers on the Global Outsourcing 100, Grant Thornton has positioned itself to capitalize on this market shift, offering clients an end-to-end solution that spans from advisory and tax services to fully managed, tech-enabled business operations.

A Model Built to 'Operate to Transform'

At the heart of Auxis's sustained success is its 'operate to transform' philosophy. This approach moves beyond traditional business process outsourcing (BPO), which often focuses solely on labor arbitrage and cost reduction. Instead, Auxis uses the operational partnership as a foundation for driving deeper business modernization, leveraging technology to re-engineer processes and unlock new value.

This model is powered by a robust suite of digital transformation capabilities. The firm’s recent designation as a UiPath Diamond Partner, the highest tier for the leading agentic automation platform, reinforces its ability to deliver advanced, AI-driven modernization at scale. This expertise in intelligent automation, AI, analytics, and cloud technologies allows Auxis to deliver not just efficiency, but also greater business insight and competitive advantage for its clients.

Vega highlighted the expanded potential of this model within its new parent company. “By joining the Grant Thornton platform, we have dramatically expanded our capabilities internationally, bringing a powerful combination of advisory, technology, and world-class shared services to companies wherever they operate.”

This integration expands Auxis’s delivery footprint from its Latin American strongholds to a global network across the Americas, Europe, the Middle East, and the Asia Pacific region. Clients now have access to a complementary portfolio of services that includes finance and accounting, IT, human resources, and revenue cycle management, all delivered through a cohesive and globally integrated platform.

As businesses navigate an increasingly complex global ecosystem, the demand for partners who can deliver measurable value and drive innovation has never been higher. “The 2026 Global 100 recognizes organizations that are redefining what excellence looks like in today’s global business ecosystem,” said Debi Hamill, CEO of IAOP. “We are pleased to recognize Auxis for delivering measurable value, embracing innovation and demonstrating leadership across governance, talent and social impact.”