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Projective Group announces biggest brand move yet alongside latest new UK acquisition

Date:October 23, 2023

Projective Group today launches a transformative rebrand designed to reflect the full depth and breadth of their expertise as an end-to-end change specialist in Europe. The move will support the group’s innovative and growth-focused approach to helping financial institutions embrace change and create lasting value through dedicated divisions in Transformation, Data, Payments, Pensions, Talent, and Risk and Compliance. Simultaneously, Projective Group realises a next step in its ongoing strategic growth plan with the acquisition of UK-based GDFM Consulting, affirming its stronghold in the European financial services sector and boosting the group’s managed services proposition. 

Starting out as a boutique consultancy firm in 2006, Projective Group has established its reputation as a trusted partner for clients who are determined to excel in the ever-changing financial sector. Thanks to an impressive buy-and-build strategy, the group now encompasses over 1,100 experts across six major European financial centres, who support organisations in achieving growth that has a lasting impact on their business. 

Projective Group now encompasses over 1,100 experts across six major European financial centres

This evolution is grounded in the concept of creating increased value for clients and colleagues alike. In recent years Projective Group has brought together several highly successful, specialist businesses with the aim of becoming an end-to-end partner for all change projects in the Financial Services industry. As of today, all these businesses are united under a shared brand and identity to foster deeper collaboration and support the collective mission to create long-term value for both customers and employees, by embracing change that is powered by deep expertise. 

Key highlights of this evolution include a new visual identity and messaging that tells the group’s growth story and how it will help to better serve their clients. This includes a design suite and new logo that combines meaningful elements that together reflect a more contemporary and forward-thinking image. Projective Group also unveils a new website that offers users an intuitive, informative, and engaging platform to explore the extensive services on offer and learn more about Projective Group and its journey. Through the rebrand, the group also reaffirms its commitment to sustainability by integrating environmentally responsible practices into its operations and offering sustainability consulting services to clients. 

The rebrand is grounded in the concept of creating end-to-end value for clients and colleagues alike.

At the same time, Projective Group proudly announces its latest acquisition in the form of GDFM Consulting, a UK-based boutique management consultancy specialising in business consulting and managed services solutions across risk advisory and regulatory compliance. Founded in 2016, GDFM has established itself as a respected brand in the UK that will seamlessly complement and enhance the already substantial service offerings of Projective Group. 

By leveraging GDFM’s strong managed services proposition and deep domain expertise in financial crime and non-financial risk, Projective Group will be able to support its clients even more effectively as a complete solutions provider and reinforce its stronghold in the European financial marketplace. 

Stefan Dierckx, CEO of Projective Group

“The launch of our new brand represents our commitment to sustainable growth, innovation, and service excellence. We are excited to embark on this new chapter, now also accompanied by GDFM, and to continue helping our clients navigate the ever-changing business landscape with confidence.”

Nico Micheli, UK Country Lead at Projective Group

“We are thrilled to welcome GDFM to the group and look forward to working together to expand our capabilities, footprint, and offering even further, in the UK and beyond. This is an exciting time for both companies and I am confident that our collaboration will be a huge added benefit to our clients and staff alike.” 

We are thrilled to welcome GDFM to the group and look forward to working together to expand our capabilities, footprint, and offering even further, in the UK and beyond.

Jon Szehofner, co-founder of GDFM

“We wanted a trusted partner with shared values to help further grow our business in the UK and internationally. It is clear to me that Projective Group has the scale and capacity to make that happen, together. Ultimately, the alignment of culture and increased opportunities for our people were critical in making this decision. We firmly believe in the combined mission of Projective Group and GDFM, and we are excited and committed to be on the journey together.” 

We firmly believe in the combined mission of Projective Group and GDFM.

About Projective Group

Established in 2006, Projective Group is a leading Financial Services change specialist. We are recognised within the industry as a complete solutions provider, partnering with clients in Financial Services to provide resolutions that are both holistic and pragmatic.  We have evolved to become a trusted partner for companies that want to thrive and prosper in an ever-changing Financial Services landscape.