Executive search firm Pearson Partners International has opened an office in the Miami area.

The move comes after the Dallas-based firm bought search firm Meridian Partners in Tampa.

Walter Baker, co-founder of Meridian, and Eduardo Comella, partner and managing director with Prolaurum USA/CCG Group, will lead the new office.

Company president Keith Pearson says: “While we have had strength in Europe and Asia through our partnership with Neumann International, the addition of Walter and Eduardo to our team will give us added reach in the South-East US, as well as Latin America, Europe and the Middle East.”