H&Z expands expertise through acquisition of Transform8
H&Z reaches a significant milestone on its way to becoming a European consulting champion for the circular economy. The planned collaboration with EMZ Partners signals a strategic focus on organic growth and acquisitions, while data management and analytics are increasingly emphasised as a critical success factor for companies.
Transform8: A specialist in business intelligence, data analytics and digital transformation
To strategically expand its expertise and market position, H&Z Unternehmensberatung, a leading European consultancy, has acquired Transform8, a renowned specialist in business intelligence, data analytics and digital transformation. The acquisition is a first milestone in the ambitious growth phase planned for the coming years following the investment firm EMZ Partners joining H&Z at the end of 2023. All three companies, H&Z, Transform8 and EMZ Partners, are based in Munich.
Transform8 is a fast-growing consultancy with offices in Munich and Oldenburg. In partnership with technology companies such as Microsoft, SAP and others, Transform8 develops customised solutions that improve the working environment and competitiveness of companies. In over 200 projects and a variety of technologies, Transform8 combines technical expertise with innovation. As a team of 50, Transform8 generated a turnover of 4.3 million euros in 2023.
Optimising supply chains and saving resources with data analysis
Collecting, managing and analysing data is increasingly becoming a key success factor for many companies. Technologies such as data analytics and business intelligence help, for example, to optimise production processes and supply chains, better serve individual customer requirements or save resources. H&Z Unternehmensberatung has long recognised the importance of this area for the successful digital transformation of companies. With the acquisition of Transform8, H&Z is now further expanding its expertise in this area.
Unique approach: Consultancy with head, heart and hand
H&Z was founded in Munich in 1997 as an independent consulting firm with the unique approach of "consulting with head, heart and hand". From the very beginning, the focus has been on sustainable transformation and demonstrable results for clients. The company has continuously expanded its market position over the past 25 years and has once again significantly accelerated its growth since 2020: Sales have increased by an average of 30 per cent per year since then. A record turnover of around 95 million euros is expected for 2023. The latest strategic partnership with EMZ Partners marks an important milestone in the history of H&Z. EMZ acquired a significant stake in H&Z at the end of 2023 and provides strategic advice and support for the company's further growth.
Honoured five times as "Hidden Champion" for excellent consulting services
H&Z has already been honoured five times, most recently in 2023, with the prestigious "Hidden Champion" award in the field of management consulting. The award, presented by the Wissenschaftliche Gesellschaft für Management und Beratung (WGMB), recognises H&Z's excellent consulting services, which have been confirmed in a comprehensive market analysis and through positive customer reviews.