CGI signs deal to acquire Stratfield Consulting

Executive Summary

• CGI Inc. has entered into an agreement to acquire Stratfield Consulting, an Atlanta-based management and technology consulting firm, to strengthen its position in the Atlanta market.
• The transaction is expected to close in February 2026, subject to customary closing conditions.
• The acquisition adds nearly 200 consultants to CGI’s existing Atlanta team, bringing the total local presence to nearly 600 consultants.

Key Details

• Transaction Structure: Acquisition of Stratfield Consulting by CGI Inc.
• Target Company: Stratfield Consulting, founded in 2012, specializing in digital engineering, product development, technology strategy, enablement, and change management.
• Target Client Base: Nationwide retailers and financial services clients.
• Closing Timeline: Expected completion in February 2026.
• Personnel Impact: Stratfield brings nearly 200 consultants to CGI; combined with CGI's existing presence, the Atlanta metro market will have nearly 600 consultants.
• Strategic Rationale: Strengthening CGI's position in Atlanta, a key US growth market, by combining local expertise with CGI's end-to-end capabilities, scale, and global delivery network.

Notable Quotes

• Vijay Srinivasan, President of U.S. Commercial and State Government Operations at CGI: "Atlanta is a key market for CGI, with a strong and growing local presence... As Stratfield Consulting's team joins CGI in Atlanta, we are strengthening how we support clients today while building for what's next -- bringing together local expertise with the end-to-end capabilities, scale and range of delivery models of CGI's broader organization."
• Butch Benford, CEO of Stratfield Consulting: "As we considered our future, our focus was clear: expanding what we can deliver for our clients while creating more opportunity for our people... Together, we can deliver even greater value, locally and wherever our clients need us most."