Akkodis Acquires Raland Compliance Partners and Expands Life Sciences Consulting Capabilities

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Akkodis, a global digital engineering company, has acquired Raland Compliance Partners, a US-based specialist in quality and regulatory compliance services for the Life Sciences industry. Founded in 2002 and headquartered in Chicago, Raland has built a strong reputation serving pharma, biotech, and medical device sectors over 23 years.

The acquisition aims to strengthen Akkodis's footprint in the Life Sciences industry and expand its consulting services capabilities both in the US and globally. Raland brings expertise in medical consulting services and maintains an international client portfolio. The transaction, which closed earlier this month, represents a strategic move to enhance Akkodis's service offerings and deliver greater value to clients worldwide.

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• Strategic expansion into Life Sciences sector through acquisition of established compliance services provider
• Access to Raland's international client portfolio in pharma, biotech, and medical device verticals
• Enhancement of consulting services capabilities in quality and regulatory compliance

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The acquisition will further strengthen the global Smart Industry leader's footprint in the Life Sciences industry, enabling it to provide clients with enhanced services offerings.

ZURICH, Jan. 23, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Akkodis, a global digital engineering company and Smart Industry leader, today announced that it has acquired US-based Raland Compliance Partners, LLC (Raland), a specialist provider of quality and regulatory compliance services to the Life Sciences industry. This expansion will enable Akkodis to deliver even more value to its clients in this key industry.

Raland was founded in 2002 and is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, with offices and resources strategically placed across the country to serve its clients. Over the past 23 years, the company has become a well-regarded provider of services to pharma, biotech and medical device verticals with a high standard of performance and an international client portfolio. This acquisition will expand the organization's consulting services footprint and expertise in the Life Sciences & Healthcare industry in the US and around the world. 

"We are thrilled to welcome Raland's talented team to the Akkodis family," said Mike Small, US Country President, The Adecco Group & President, Akkodis NA. "The company's proven expertise and leadership in the Life Sciences sector perfectly complement our vision of driving innovation and transformation in this critical industry. This acquisition is a significant step forward in expanding the breadth and depth of our consulting services and solidifying our ability to deliver exceptional value to clients worldwide."

Kevin McLeod, Head of Engineering at Akkodis/Entegee added, "Having worked alongside Raland in various capacities over many years, my team has seen firsthand their outstanding reputation and deep knowledge in medical consulting services. This acquisition opens exciting opportunities for collaboration within our Life Sciences segment and across the broader Akkodis portfolio."

Tom Rynkiewicz, Vice President, Life Sciences Regulatory and Quality Assurance, Raland, commented, "We are honored to join the Akkodis family, marking a pivotal moment for our company. I am immensely proud of our talented team of experts who have consistently delivered excellence in quality and regulatory compliance services, establishing a strong presence within the Life Sciences sector." He continued, "This acquisition positions Raland to continue to provide our uncompromised level of service to existing customers and to deliver greater innovation, scalability, and impact across a broader spectrum of client needs."

The transaction closed earlier this month.

Media contacts

Anne Friedrich
SVP, Global Head of Communications, Akkodis
E. anne.friedrich@akkodis.com

Lisa Bushka
VP, External Communications, Akkodis
E. lisa.bushka@adeccogroup.com

About Akkodis 

Akkodis is a global digital engineering company and Smart Industry leader. We enable clients to advance in their digital transformation with Consulting, Solutions, Talent, and Academy services. Headquartered in Switzerland and part of the Adecco Group, Akkodis is a trusted tech partner to the world's industries. We co-create and pioneer solutions that help to solve major challenges, from accelerating the clean energy transition and green mobility, to improving user and patient centricity. Empowered by a culture of inclusion and diversity, our 50,000 tech experts across 30 countries combine best-in-class technologies and cross industry knowledge to drive purposeful innovation for a more sustainable tomorrow. We are passionate about Engineering a Smarter Future Together. akkodis.com | LinkedIn | Instagram | Facebook | X 

About the Adecco Group

The Adecco Group is the world's leading talent company. Our purpose is making the future work for everyone. Through our three global business units - Adecco, Akkodis and LHH - across 60 countries, we enable sustainable and lifelong employability for individuals, deliver digital and engineering solutions to power the Smart Industry transformation and empower organisations to optimise 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

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FAQ

What is the strategic importance of Akkodis's acquisition of Raland Compliance Partners?

The acquisition strengthens Akkodis's footprint in the Life Sciences industry, expanding their consulting services capabilities and enabling them to provide enhanced services to clients in pharma, biotech, and medical device sectors.

When was Raland Compliance Partners founded and where is it headquartered?

Raland Compliance Partners was founded in 2002 and is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, with offices across the United States.

What specific services does Raland bring to Akkodis's portfolio?

Raland brings expertise in quality and regulatory compliance services specifically tailored for the Life Sciences industry, serving pharma, biotech, and medical device verticals.

When did the Akkodis-Raland acquisition transaction close?

The acquisition transaction closed in early January 2024, as stated in the press release.