It has acquired Elton Consulting Group, which is based in Sydney and has additional offices across the country.
鈥淭his acquisition supports WSP鈥檚 2019-2021 Global Strategic Plan鈥檚 objective to diversify into strategic advisory areas, and the firm鈥檚 commitment to offering clients a broader range of consulting services,鈥� said WSP president and CEO Alexandre L鈥橦eureux. 鈥淲e look forward to welcoming all our new colleagues to WSP鈥�.
Guy Templeton, president and CEO of WSP in Australia & New Zealand, said: 鈥淥ur clients have told us that strategic advice, urban and regional planning, as well as early and consistent community engagement are increasingly critical to their success. Elton Consulting鈥檚 skills-base and deep experience add depth to WSP鈥檚 existing capabilities and combined with their other services, we have a truly powerful offering.鈥�
Elton Consulting CEO Kim Anson added: 鈥淚n addition to a similar culture, WSP and Elton Consulting share a genuine commitment to working collaboratively with our clients to make a difference to our cities and regions, communities and organisations. Together we will develop even more creative and comprehensive consulting solutions.鈥�