Stockport headquartered environmental consultancy, APEM Group has announced its seventh acquisition since 2021: Australian ecology consultancy, Biosis.
The deal significantly expands APEM’s presence in Australia, adding 150 new colleagues across nine offices in the states of Victoria and New South Wales, as well as aligning with the environmental consultancy’s international expansion strategy in the Asia-Pacific region.
Leah McGimpsey, APEM Group CEO, commented:
“I am delighted to welcome Biosis to APEM Group. As one of Australia’s leading ecology and heritage consultants, Biosis’ commitment to science, data and exceptional client service aligns with our Group ethos.
“Bringing Biosis into the Group is an important step in delivering our people strategy to build great teams where colleagues can work together across the Group to collaborate on new and exciting opportunities, learn from each other and to develop and expand their careers.
“Biosis joining the Group truly transforms our ability to serve clients locally in Australia. With 150 new colleagues across 9 offices, this acquisition brings national ecology, botany, zoology and heritage capabilities into the Group that will benefit our clients in Australia, giving the Group significant in-country presence and accelerating our growth strategy in Asia Pacific.“
Aaron Harvey (pictured third from right with other members of the Biosis executive team), CEO of Biosis, added:
“We are thrilled to be joining APEM Group and excited about the great opportunities this move will provide for our team and our clients. After 40 years of successful operation under employee ownership Biosis will benefit greatly from APEM’s desire to invest in and grow the business.
“Like APEM, Biosis is driven by a culture of technical excellence and quality work, and we are glad to be joining a team that shares our commitment to delivering the best for our clients and the environment“
APEM’s acquisition of Biosis is the firm’s seventh acquisition since the Stockport environmental consultants gained private equity backing from investors, WestBridge.
Pete Barkley, Partner at Westbridge, said:
“This is a significant transaction that transforms APEM Group into a truly global environmental consultant. Biosis brings new capabilities to the Group and access to clients in key Australian markets.
“This sets up the Group well for further significant growth in Australia and accelerates delivery of the international growth plan. Leah and her Leadership Team continue to add complementary businesses that share a commitment to science led, data enabled environmental solutions, growing the business at pace and scale.“
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