TORONTO, Nov. 1, 2017 /CNW/ – As part of its continuing growth strategy, Optimus SBR has acquired fellow industry leader BottomLine Group. This exciting new venture will create new capabilities and expanded industry depth at one of Canada’s leading management consulting firms.
BottomLine Group (BLG) offers substantial industry expertise in strategic growth, learning and enablement, business transformation, sourcing and optimization, and risk management.
Optimus SBR is now positioned to offer BLG clients new, complementary services in strategic planning, process improvement, project management, research-based decision-making, and leadership growth.
This new arrangement marks the sixth acquisition for Optimus SBR since its inception, a testament to the firm’s entrepreneurial spirit and bold attitude. The award-winning management consulting firm is well-known and respected for its can-do culture and ability to help clients execute.
“We are excited to be joining Optimus SBR and are eager to offer enhanced services to our existing clients in the areas of process improvement, program management, and leadership development,” says Alexa Nick, former BLG Managing Director. “The combination of BLG and Optimus SBR creates a force in the market that will generate greater value for our clients. Our teams share a passion and energy that points to an exciting path forward, together.”
“We welcome the opportunity to offer BottomLine Group’s clients a wider and deeper range of opportunities for improvement – this is exciting,” said Kevin Gauci, Optimus SBR Managing Director. “In addition, we can provide our clients with greater expertise in learning and enablement, procurement and sourcing, and risk management. Great things happen when you put two strong organizations together; great things for our clients, and great things for our people.”
The new company will operate nationally and throughout North America as Optimus SBR with headquarters in downtown Toronto. BLG consultants and management will operate as Optimus SBR effective immediately.
About Optimus SBR
Optimus SBR is a Toronto-based management consulting firm that provides advisory services customized to address strategy, process, and project management needs to leading firms across North America.
Since their inception, their consultants have provided professional advisory services custom-tailored to fit the needs of each firm and clients individually.
Optimus SBR is recognized as one of Canada’s Fastest-Growing Professional Services firms by the PROFIT 500, and an AON Hewitt Best Employer for the past 5 years.
For further information: www.optimussbr.com

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