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M&A / Property

CGI expands presence in Atlanta with Stratfield Consulting

By The Northwire Desk — AI Analysis Feb 04, 2026 · 06:30 GIB · 108.7 None
GIB · Price

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.
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