Akkodis Acquires Barhead Solutions, Strengthening Microsoft Expertise in Australia
ZURICH, Jan. 30, 2025 – Akkodis, a prominent global digital engineering and Smart Industry leader, has announced the acquisition of Barhead Solutions, an Australia-based, globally recognized Microsoft Business Applications partner. This strategic move is designed to expand Akkodis’ capabilities, enhance its Microsoft solutions offerings, and deliver greater value to clients.
This acquisition is a key component of Akkodis’ strategy to broaden its presence in Australia and globally. The company is focused on deepening its expertise in technology practices and consulting solutions within its key markets. The addition of Barhead Solutions, with its award-winning expertise across various industries, aligns with this strategy.
By merging Akkodis’s global reach with Barhead’s specialized Microsoft knowledge, new opportunities arise. Akkodis will be positioned to offer clients an even wider range of CRM, ERP, and Low-Code Solutions, complementing its existing services in Digital & AI Transformation, Data & Analytics, Application Modernization, Cloud & Infrastructure, Business Applications, and consulting.
“By bringing Barhead into the Akkodis family we are creating an unparalleled powerhouse of Microsoft expertise. This is a significant milestone in our strategic journey and reinforces our commitment and capacity to deliver innovative, scalable solutions to our clients, nationwide,” said Peter Hawkins, Managing Director & SVP of Akkodis Australia.
John Orrock, Co-founder & Head of Capability of Barhead, commented on the acquisition, stating, “The combination of Barhead and Akkodis offers the market a modern consulting firm servicing Microsoft business apps, data, and AI services. To capitalize on growing demand, we recognized that expanding our capabilities through a strategic partnership was essential. The timing was perfect, and Akkodis is the ideal firm to amplify Barhead’s Microsoft partnership.”
Ken Struthers, CEO & Co-founder of Barhead, also shared his perspective: “Joining Akkodis amplifies our expertise and broadens the outcomes we can deliver for clients, all whilst maintaining our commitment to innovation and personalized customer service.”
Akkodis emphasizes a strong cultural fit with Barhead, particularly their shared commitment to “Tech for Social Impact.” In 2022, Akkodis received the global ‘Inclusion Changemaker’ award from Microsoft, while Barhead earned the ‘Community Response’ category award in 2020 and 2022.
About Akkodis
Akkodis is a global digital engineering company and Smart Industry leader. The company provides Consulting, Solutions, Talent, and Academy services to help clients advance their digital transformations. Headquartered in Switzerland and part of the Adecco Group, Akkodis is a trusted tech partner to industries worldwide. They co-create innovative solutions to address significant challenges, such as accelerating the clean energy transition and green mobility, and improving user and patient centricity. With a diverse team of 50,000 tech experts across 30 countries, Akkodis drives purposeful innovation for a more sustainable future. Akkodis is passionate about “Engineering a Smarter Future Together.”
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About the Adecco Group
The Adecco Group is a global talent company with a purpose of making the future work for everyone. With its business units – Adecco, Akkodis, and LHH – across 60 countries, the company provides sustainable and lifelong employability solutions for individuals, digital and engineering solutions for the Smart Industry transformation and empowers organizations to optimize their workforces. The Adecco Group leads by example and is committed to an inclusive culture, fostering sustainable employability, and supporting resilient economies and communities.
The Adecco Group AG is headquartered in Zurich, Switzerland (ISIN: CH0012138605) and listed on the SIX Swiss Exchange (ADEN). www.adeccogroup.com
