New York & Sacramento, August 18, 2025 – Accenture (NYSE: ACN) has announced the acquisition of The Highlands Consulting Group, a well-established management consulting firm based in Sacramento, California. This strategic move is set to deepen Accenture’s relationships with key California state government agencies while expanding its expertise in organizational change management, healthcare, transportation, social services, and environmental solutions.
Ryan Oakes, Global Health & Public Services Industry Practices Chair at Accenture, highlighted the importance of this acquisition:
“Highlands Consulting’s strong relationships and credentials with state agencies will help us better serve our clients and unlock new opportunities for reinvention that drives growth and innovation. We are confident that this acquisition will deliver greater outcomes for our clients in the State of California and beyond.”
Founded in 2002, Highlands Consulting has built a strong reputation for delivering high-impact strategy and consulting services. The company specializes in:
- Strategic business and digital planning
- Organizational and process change
- IT planning and analysis
By combining Accenture’s global scale with Highlands Consulting’s local expertise, clients will now have access to a wider range of services and deeper talent to tackle pressing challenges.
Mike Cappelluti, President of Highlands Consulting, added:
“This deal is a natural fit for both organizations. Accenture’s scale and resources will enable us to expand our services and capabilities, while our local expertise and long-standing client relationships will provide a solid foundation for Accenture’s growth in the State of California.”
This acquisition is part of Accenture’s broader strategy to strengthen its service offerings in public sector innovation, health & human services, and organizational change management, ensuring long-term growth and immediate value delivery for clients.
Financial details of the transaction were not disclosed.
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