Company Research Report: Optimus SBR
Company Overview
Name: Optimus SBR
Mission: To help organizations get done what isn’t.
Founded: November 2010, through the merger of Optimus Consulting Group and Kemerer Group Inc. with the acquisition of SBR Global.
Key People:
- Kevin Gauci: Founder & CEO
- Joe Oppedisano: Founder & Director
- Carolyn Kingaby: Leader of Financial Service Group
- Brad Ferguson: Leader of Industries and Government Practice
- Doug Wilson: Leader of Technology Practice
- Michael Capizzano: Chief Financial Officer
- Peter Snelling: Leader of Sales and Relationships
- John Whincup: Founder & Director
- Mike Bingham: Director, Strategy of Travel Vertical
- Bill Carrigan: Director, Risk Practice
- Bonnie Ryan: Head of People and Employee Experience
Headquarters: 33 Yonge Street, Suite 900 Toronto, ON M5E 1G4
Number of Employees: No information is available.
Revenue: No information is available.
Notable Acquisitions:
- RWS (2012) - Expansion of health care practice
- KeyWillow Consulting, PMC, SEG Management Consultants (2012-2016)
- BottomLine Group (2017) - Learning & Enablement and travel space
- Unilytics (2021) - Data advisory and analytics
- n-gen People Performance (2022) - Training organization specializing in generational differences
Known For:
Optimus SBR is known for being an independent management consulting firm with a strong emphasis on culture and employee-first environment. It offers strategic services across various sectors including Financial Services, Government & Broader Public Sector, Health Care, Travel, Social Sector, Transportation, and Energy.
Products and Services
Strategy
- Strategic Advisory: Business strategies, policy design, corporate strategy development, strategic planning support.
- Research: Market intelligence, competitor intelligence, environmental scans.
Process Management
- Documentation: Process mapping, standard operating procedures.
- Optimization: Process re-engineering, workflow automation, continuous improvement models.
Program & Project Management
- Execution Support: Project management methodologies, transformation program execution.
- Governance: Governance & policy development, project portfolio reporting design.
Data & Analytics
- Assessment: Analytics assessment and improvement methodology.
- Engineering: Data infrastructure solutions, data quality improvement, ETL workflow creation.
Technology
- IT Strategy & Transformation: IT strategy development, digital and digitization strategy.
- Delivery Support: Technology program and project management, IT service management.
Change Management
- Design & Enablement: Strategy and planning, communications strategy.
- Implementation Support: Transition & transformation, stakeholder engagement.
Human Capital
- Organizational Design: Effectiveness & design, role & responsibilities development.
- Performance & Compensation: Performance management, compensation reviews.
Learning & Development
- Leadership Development: Managing hybrid teams, change management training for leaders.
- Team Training: High-performance team training, early career development.
Recent Developments
Recent Developments:
- Company News: Optimus SBR Celebrates 6 Consecutive Wins as 2024 Best Workplaces™ in Professional Services, highlighting its commitment to a people-first approach.
- Acquisitions: The company has undergone significant growth through strategic acquisitions, such as BottomLine Group, Unilytics, and n-gen People Performance.
New Products / Features Launched
- Learning & Development Solutions: Optimus SBR has launched comprehensive learning and development programs such as leadership development training for managing hybrid teams, change management training for leaders, and early career talent development.
Partnerships
- No information is available.
Services
Strategic Services
- Strategic Advisory
- Policy Design and Development
- Business Architecture
- M&A Support
Process Management
- Process Diagnostics & Assessments
- Process Mapping and Documentation
Program & Project Management
- Program and Project Health Checks
- PMO Maturity Assessments
Data & Analytics
- Data Engineering and Management
- Data Visualization & Insights
Technology
- IT Strategy & Transformation
- IT Delivery Methodology Design and Implementation
Change Management
- Stakeholder Engagement
- Communications Strategy & Planning
Human Capital
- Performance Coaching
- Role & Responsibilities Development
Learning & Development
- Leadership Development Training
- High Performance Team Training
- Early Career Development
Conclusion
Optimus SBR is an independent management consulting firm with a mission to address complex organizational challenges. With a focus on culture and employee-first policies, the firm has significantly expanded through strategic acquisitions, enhancing its service offerings across various sectors. It continues to innovate in areas such as data analytics, learning and development, and process improvement, while maintaining a strong foothold in strategic consulting services.