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Adecco Group’s Akkodis acquires Raland Compliance Partners

Adecco Group’s Akkodis acquires Raland Compliance Partners

Danny Romero
| January 23, 2025
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Akkodis, the technology consulting unit of the Adecco Group, announced that it has acquired US-based Raland Compliance Partners, a specialist provider of quality and regulatory compliance services to the life sciences industry.

The transaction closed earlier this month. Terms were not disclosed.

“We are thrilled to welcome Raland’s talented team to the Akkodis family,” Mike Small, US country president, the Adecco Group & President, Akkodis NA, said in a press release. “The company’s proven expertise and leadership in the life sciences sector perfectly complement our vision of driving innovation and transformation in this critical industry. This acquisition is a significant step forward in expanding the breadth and depth of our consulting services and solidifying our ability to deliver exceptional value to clients worldwide.”

Raland was founded in 2002 and is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, with offices and resources strategically placed across the country to serve its clients. 

Over the past 23 years, Raland has provided services to the pharma, biotech and medical device verticals and an international client portfolio.

“Having worked alongside Raland in various capacities over many years, my team has seen firsthand their outstanding reputation and deep knowledge in medical consulting services,” Kevin McLeod, head of engineering at Akkodis/Entegee added. “This acquisition opens exciting opportunities for collaboration within our Life Sciences segment and across the broader Akkodis portfolio.”

The companies said the acquisition will expand Raland’s consulting services footprint and expertise in the life sciences & healthcare industry in the US and globally. 

“We are honored to join the Akkodis family, marking a pivotal moment for our company,” Tom Rynkiewicz, Vice President, Life Sciences Regulatory and Quality Assurance, Raland said. “I am immensely proud of our talented team of experts who have consistently delivered excellence in quality and regulatory compliance services, establishing a strong presence within the Life Sciences sector.”

“This acquisition positions Raland to continue to provide our uncompromised level of service to existing customers and to deliver greater innovation, scalability, and impact across a broader spectrum of client needs,” Rynkiewicz added.

In July 2024, the Adecco Group clarified that its unit is core to the Adecco Group as one of the three pillars of its business following news reports that the staffing giant was reportedly considering a possible sale of Akkodis.