Accenture acquires Camelot Management Consultants as it looks to expand SAP and supply chain capabilities

Accenture has agreed to acquire Camelot Management Consultants, a SAP focused management and technology consulting firm from Germany, with specific strengths in supply chain, data and analytics.

Terms of the transaction were not disclosed. Completion of the acquisition is subject to customary closing conditions, including receipt of regulatory approvals.

“Today, we are seeing a surge in demand for data and analytics services in supply chain management, strongly driven by increased market volatility and the need for companies to make their logistics more efficient,” says Tobias Regenfuss, Technology lead Austria, Switzerland and Germany, Accenture.

“With our acquisition of Camelot, we will further enhance our capabilities and services to help our clients use technology to address complex and pressing business needs and drive additional value.”

Christina Raab, Market Unit Lead for Accenture in Germany, Austria and Switzerland, says: “Many organisations struggle to navigate global disruptions, comply with evolving regulations, meet rising customer expectations and keep pace with technological developments.”

“Driving value faster requires extraordinary flexibility and a reinvention of traditional approaches. With Camelot’s deep supply chain expertise, we will be even better equipped to help organisations thrive amid disruption to stay relevant and grow.”

Founded in 1996, Camelot is a SAP partner in Germany, Austria and Switzerland with a client portfolio of large and midsize companies in the chemicals , life sciences , consumer goods and industrial manufacturing industries.

With headquarters in Mannheim, Germany, it also has offices in the United States, United Arab Emirates, India, Poland, Spain and Switzerland. This acquisition will bring more than 700 professionals to Accenture, including SAP, data and supply chain experts.

“We have been providing management and technology consulting services for nearly three decades and have become a leading SAP partner with clients in a wide range of industries,” says Libor Kotlik, Managing Partner at Camelot.

“Accenture’s global scale and service portfolio will enable us to bring innovative ideas and solutions to clients while creating exciting development opportunities for our people. Together, we will address the key market demand and build lasting value for our clients.”