SOA People Group Enters Polish Market with Acquisition of Majority Stake in KBJ, a leading SAP Platinum Partner listed in the Warsaw Stock Exchange.
June 28, 2024 – SOA People group, a prominent player in the SAP ecosystem, has made a strategic entry into the Polish market by acquiring a controlling stake in KBJ, a leading SAP Platinum Partner listed in the Warsaw Stock Exchange. This acquisition comes one year after SOA People Group’s acquisition of COZUMEVI in Turkey, further solidifying its position as one of the top three privately-owned SAP partners in Europe.
KBJ, with its team of over 200 SAP experts, brings substantial expertise to the group. This strategic move will enhance KBJ’s ability to deliver comprehensive SAP solutions and further drive digital transformation for its clients. SOA People, now boasting over 1200 SAP specialists with 22 regional offices across 9 countries, is set to provide KBJ with an extensive range of resources and capabilities.
Artur Jedynak, Executive CEO of KBJ, expressed enthusiasm about the acquisition: "We are excited to join forces with SOA People Group. Their international experience and resources will enhance our local expertise, enabling us to provide even more innovative and effective SAP solutions to our clients. As part of this larger family, we are poised to become the market leader in Poland and Eastern Europe. We anticipate a successful collaboration and are excited about the numerous opportunities this partnership will bring. We are confident that the combined expertise of SOA People and KBJ will create unparalleled value for our customers and employees and will drive substantial growth in our market.
Khalil Hodaibi, CEO of SOA People Group. Welcomed KBJ into the fold: "This acquisition underscores our commitment to expanding our reach and capabilities within the SAP ecosystem. KBJ is one of the few companies in Poland known for leading the largest SAP projects, if not the biggest. By joining SOA People, KBJ will strengthen and consolidate its undisputable position in its market. Leveraging KBJ’s strong presence in Poland, we will accelerate our market share in Eastern Europe and offer our valuable software solutions to a broader range of industries. Our proven SOA People Platform of Intellectual Properties, which includes solutions such as Asset Management, Credit Management, and Value Management, will significantly enhance our offering in the Polish market”.
The acquisition aligns seamlessly with SOA People Group’s strategic objectives," states Khalil Hodaibi, CEO of the SOA People Group. "Integrating over 200 highly skilled professionals into our organization marks a pivotal milestone for us. This move not only strengthens our presence in the crucial Polish market but also enhances our group's overall expertise. The advanced skills and knowledge in Poland will significantly influence our broader strategic initiatives. Our strong organizational and financial foundation has enabled this acquisition,
ensuring its success and supporting our ambition to achieve 250 million euros in revenue”
About SOA People
For over 17 years, SOA People has been a leading partner in Business Strategy Execution powered by SAP. Our mission is to empower our customers to achieve exceptional efficiency and high performance. With a proven track record of delivering innovative projects across diverse industries and company sizes, SOA People stands as a Pan-European leader with global reach. SOA People’s team of over 1,200 specialists is dedicated to delivering and supporting the entire SAP technology stack, enabling businesses to innovate boldly and accelerate growth.
https://www.soapeople.com/
About KBJ
KBJ is a leading provider of SAP solutions and a trusted partner in digital transformation in the Polish market. Since 2007, KBJ has gained extensive experience by successfully delivering numerous projects. KBJ’s team of over 200 SAP experts, including business architects, technical, functional and support consultants work passionately to serve KBJ’s customers.
https://www.kbj.com.pl/
Contact
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