CGI expands presence in Atlanta with Stratfield Consulting

Executive Summary

• CGI announced it will acquire Atlanta‑based Stratfield Consulting, a management and technology consulting firm.
• The transaction is expected to close in February 2026, subject to customary closing conditions.
• Post‑acquisition, CGI’s Atlanta workforce will increase to roughly 600 consultants, enhancing its local market presence and service capabilities.

Key Details

• Acquirer: CGI (TSX: GIB.A; NYSE: GIB) – one of the world’s largest independent technology and professional services firms.
• Target: Stratfield Consulting, an Atlanta‑based management and technology consulting firm specializing in digital engineering, product development, technology strategy, enablement, and change management.
• Transaction Structure: Signing of a definitive agreement to acquire 100 % of Stratfield Consulting; specific purchase price not disclosed.
• Closing Timeline: Expected completion in February 2026, subject to customary closing conditions and regulatory approvals.
• Strategic Rationale: Strengthen CGI’s position in the Atlanta market—a key U.S. growth region—and expand service depth for retail and financial‑services clients.
• Workforce Impact: Stratfield Consulting brings ~200 consultants; combined with CGI’s existing Atlanta staff, total will be nearly 600 consultants.
• Leadership Comments:
• Vijay Srinivasan, President of U.S. Commercial and State Government operations at CGI, highlighted the importance of Atlanta as a growth market and the value of combining local expertise with CGI’s global delivery capabilities.
• Butch Benford, CEO of Stratfield Consulting, emphasized the partnership’s potential to deliver greater client value and create more opportunities for employees.

Notable Quotes

• “Atlanta is a key market for CGI, with a strong and growing local presence,” said Vijay Srinivasan, President of U.S. Commercial and State Government operations at CGI.
• “As we considered our future, our focus was clear: expanding what we can deliver for our clients while creating more opportunity for our people,” said Butch Benford, CEO of Stratfield Consulting.