Akkodis acquires Australian Microsoft partner Barhead Solutions

31 January 2025 Consultancy.com.au

Digital engineering and solutions consultancy Akkodis – formed through the merger of Modis and AKKA in 2022 – has acquired Sydney-based Microsoft applications specialist Barhead Solutions.

Owned by human resources giant Adecco, and arriving in Australia in 2023, Akkodis is the result of a merger between subsidiaries Modis and AKKA, creating a global entity with over 50,000 tech professionals in 30 countries worldwide.

That figure included a headcount of 1,300-plus across its Australian practice, a number which will be boosted again through the purchase of Barhead Solutions, a Sydney-based Microsoft business applications consultancy established in 2016.

“Joining Akkodis amplifies our expertise and broadens the outcomes we can deliver for clients, all whilst maintaining our commitment to innovation and personalised customer service.” stated Barhead co-founder and CEO Ken Struthers, a serial IT industry entrepreneur who previously helped to establish Salesforce outfit Cloud Sherpas, which sold to Accenture back in 2015.

Officially set up in Sydney one year later, Barhead switched its focus to the Microsoft suite, leveraging AI and covering Copilot and Dynamics 365 to serve clients across industries with their CRM and ERP needs in areas such sales, insights, customer service, finance, and supply chain management. The firm has since added outlets in Melbourne, Brisbane, and Manila in the Philippines.

“Akkodis is proud to announce the acquisition of Barhead Solutions, a globally recognised Microsoft business applications partner with cross-industry expertise,” the firm stated. “This acquisition marks an important step in Akkodis’ strategy to expand our capacity across Australia, enhance our Microsoft capabilities, and deliver greater value and opportunities to our clients.”

Speaking more directly on the deal, the financial terms of which weren't disclosed, Akkodis Australia managing director Peter Hawkins stated: “By bringing Barhead into the Akkodis family we are creating an unparalleled powerhouse of Microsoft expertise. This is a significant milestone in our strategic journey and reinforces our commitment to deliver innovative, scalable solutions.”

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