Accenture has acquired Highlands Consulting Group, a Sacramento-based management consulting firm founded in 2002, specializing in healthcare, transportation, social services, and environmental solutions.
This acquisition will strengthen Accenture’s capabilities, especially in California, where Highlands Consulting is well-established and has a proven track record of successful client relationships.
Ryan Oakes, who leads Accenture’s Health & Public Services industry practices, said that Highlands Consulting has strong connections and good experience with state agencies. This will help Accenture provide better service to clients and create new chances for growth and innovation. He believes that this purchase will lead to better results for clients in California and beyond.
Highlands Consulting has a team of professionals with years of hands-on experience in planning and changing businesses, as well as IT planning and analysis. Joining together, Accenture and Highlands Consulting will give clients more services and better talent to solve their big challenges. This purchase shows Accenture’s commitment to expanding its presence and services, using Highlands Consulting’s strong relationships and credentials with important agencies in California.
Mike Cappelluti, the President of Highlands Consulting, mentioned, “This deal makes sense for both of us. We are coming together to provide even more value to our clients.” He added that Accenture’s size and resources will help expand its services, while Highlands Consulting’s local knowledge and long-term relationships will support Accenture’s growth in California.
Highlands Consulting’s knowledge of areas like Health & Human Services, transportation and organizational change management will help Accenture further support long-term growth plans for clients. The acquisition fits well with Accenture’s larger strategy to improve services in important sectors and ensure clients get immediate value. The financial details of the deal were not shared.
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