Accenture finalizes acquisition of Arηs Group
NEW YORK, UNITED STATES and BELVAUX, LUXEMBOURG — Outsourcing giant Accenture has successfully completed its acquisition of Arηs Group, a Luxembourg-based technology services provider.
The deal, which was first announced on March 18, 2024, strengthens Accenture’s position in the European public sector digital transformation market.
Strengthening Accenture’s technological expertise
The acquisition brings more than 2,330 skilled professionals into Accenture’s fold, expanding its expertise in software development, business intelligence, data science, AI, security management, cloud computing, and mobile development.
This influx of talent enhances Accenture’s ability to serve both public and private sector clients across Europe.
“The acquisition of Arηs Group will help scale our capabilities with a highly skilled workforce, a history of successful public service delivery and valued technical certifications that can quickly be mobilized to serve our clients in Europe,” said Jean-Marc Ollagnier, Accenture CEO for Europe, Middle East and Africa.
Expanding opportunities and impact
Founded in 2003, Arηs Group has established itself as one of Europe’s largest independent service providers, with a particular focus on the European Union.
The company has extensive experience working with the EU Commission, its various institutions, and member state organizations, specializing in managing complex public sector IT projects.
Jourdan Serderidis, founder and CEO of Arηs Group, expressed enthusiasm about the merger, stating, “By joining Accenture, with its capabilities in digital, design, AI, cloud, security, and customer experience, we can have an even greater impact on both private and public organizations’ transformation, irrespective of size or complexity, as well as open up exciting opportunities across Europe.”
While the financial terms of the acquisition were not disclosed, the move is expected to improve Accenture’s presence in the European public sector and enhance its ability to drive digital transformation across the continent.
Accenture, a global leader in professional services, operates in more than 120 countries and has an approximately 750,000-person workforce. For the second consecutive year, it ranked #1 in the OA500 2024, an objective index of the world’s top 500 outsourcing companies.
