CGI Inc is one of the dominant firms that is known for its business consulting services. It gets started in 1976 by Serge Godin and André Imbeau. Under the policies of George D. Schindler, it is operating at different locations all around the world. The firm is best known for its services in system integration, IP/intellectual property, and business and IT consulting. As well, it manages processes in any business including the IT sector.
Presently, more than 75k plus consultants and professionals of the company are working to provide service in more than 10 industries. As well, it is active in 400+ locations globally.
ABOUT CGI
It is an end to end consulting services provider in the marketplace, headquartered in Montreal in Canada. The firm has acquired trusted clients. Because it knows the requirements of clients, the need for digital transformation. Moreover, CGI stands for Consultants to Government and Industries. Over the period, CGI Inc changed its strategies and changed the service as per the evolving clients.
The company enabled the range of services and solutions for IT and business consulting. Today, many businesses are enjoying the benefits of CGI services. In fact, it is safe for their pockets and uses applied innovation.
The backstory
It is set up in 1976. However, the firm went public after ten years that is in 1986. In 1998, CGI acquired Bell Sygma. With this acquisition, CGI doubled in size capturing the largest part of the market. Also, in 2001 it acquired IMRGlobal. Thus, enabling global delivery options.
The acquisition strategy of CGI
It has started as a small Canada based IT services provider. However, the firm used acquisition strategy from time to time and explore its area. The acquisition of the American Management system was one of the big steps in the history of the CGI acquisition strategy. With this, the firm showed its presence in America, Australia, and Europe. As well, marked the beginning to formed the CGI Federal division. In 2012, it captured Logica and became the fifth-largest independent business processes and IT services provider on the planet. Also, mentioned as the biggest tech firm in Canada.
Services and products
It provides services such as business consulting, business process services, IT infrastructure, and outsourcing services. As well, best known for its systems integration services. Furthermore, the firm has acquired clients in several industries and markets. Apart from that, it develops a range of products for telecom, health, oil, manufacturing, and other utilities.
Glimpse to founders life
Serge Godin
He is the founder and chairman of CGI. A well known Canadian tech firm. Serge was just 26 years old when he set up CGI along with Imbeau. Godin served as a CEO till 2006, guiding the firm in more than 70 acquisitions. In fact, most of the acquisition turned out as useful for the exploration of CGI’s business.
Personal life
He is one of the ninth children in the family having the business of sawmill. At the age of 12, he joined the family business. Though, he managed to study computer science. As well, he attended Quebec’s University Laval for MBA.
Andre Imbeau
He is one of the founding members of the largest business Consulting firm CGI, Inc. Presently, he is serving as President of Groupe Gestion G5, Inc. Apart from that, Andre is one of the board members of an lt CGI.
George D. Schindler
He is President and CEO of the firm. As well, one of the members of CGI’S Board of Directors. In 2016, George lead the Build and buy growth strategy of CGI. Schindler shares a great contribution to enable the transforming power of technology through the platform of CGI.
Early career and Education
He joined CGI through American Management Systems acquisition. Since then, he got the chance to served leading positions in the company. Such as being the president of CGI American business. As well, he led the Canadian operations of the firm. Moreover, he served as a CGI federal’s President. George guided CGI in the acquisition of over $1 billion. Thus, responsible for adding capabilities and scale to the overall U.S. business. Coming to his education, he attended Purdue University to study a Bachelor of Science in computer science.
Bottom Line
CGI proved that if the exploration strategies are accurate, nothing comes in the way of business. Since the beginning, the firm focus on acquiring the businesses to explore its area of service. As well, changed the strategies as per the changing world. Thus, meeting the expectations of its customers. Today, it is based in more than forty countries all across the world.
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