MILAN, Italy, March 7, 2024 (Globe Newswire) — JAKALA, the European data-driven company, is entering the business scene. Although its origins are in Milan, its influence extends beyond its borders. The company, headquartered in the prestigious Palazzo His Mellerio, aims to become a world leader in this field, strengthened by the addition of FFW to the Group and other strategic acquisitions across Europe. Thanks to these integrations, JAKALA not only strengthens its offer of digital solutions, but also expands its geographical reach, becoming a real powerhouse at European level and starting to expand beyond abroad.
JAKALA’s international efforts are characterized by an increasingly strong leadership in data transformation through artificial intelligence. With a sophisticated approach to analyzing available information and high-profile human expertise, JAKALA emerges as a reliable partner for our clients. The ability to interpret diverse data, including data related to geospatial localization, allows you to extract measurable insights, guide business decisions, and improve investment performance.
In a year of major transformation and expansion, JAKALA delivered an exceptional performance in 2023, achieving double-digit growth that pushed global revenues to €520 million. Geographical diversification has increased rapidly, with almost 50% of revenues coming from outside Italy.
This important new step-up drives a new organizational model to accommodate JAKALA’s evolving international presence, with Stefano Pedron as Global CEO, managing a wide range of companies across the markets in which the company currently operates. I supervise regional managers.
The audacious goal is clear. To put JAKALA among the top five players in the world in its field. “Our continued growth is the result of joint efforts across all regions and reinforces our shared commitment to fostering collaboration, efficiency and innovation on a global scale,” Pedron declared.
Confirming its commitment to ambitious expansion, JAKALA has appointed Brian Whipple to its Board of Directors. He is a leading American marketing, media and technology expert and former global CEO of Accenture Song. Mr. Whipple said, “Jakara is a character from Rudyard Kipling’s “The Jungle Book,” a book I loved when I was a boy.I decided to join JAKALA because I wanted to take on the challenge of global growth. . We want to maintain the special things that have made JAKALA unique so far: the way people work together, collaborate and interact with managers like a big family. Especially around the world. For thousands of people and diverse cultures, this is a difficult goal to achieve.”
Following the appointment of Brian Whipple, former Accenture NA head Glenn Hartman joins the team as head of JAKALA North America, with a mission to establish JAKALA as a solid and trusted player in this market. . It integrates and enriches data,” explains Hartman. “Our unique methodology is seamlessly integrated across all channels, allowing us to create personalized experiences for our clients. As we embark on our journey to North America, JAKALA already has a strong Although we have an established presence, our goal is to leverage the opportunities offered by the world’s fastest growing market to introduce JAKALA as a fresh brand.”
Regarding the European organization, Enrico Bazzi, previously COO and one of the main founders of JAKALA, is responsible for JAKALA Italy. “I saw JAKALA come back to life with Matteo de Brabant. We started with just four people, but now we have organized ourselves to excel in the digital world.” explains Bazzi. “Our mission is to help companies accelerate the adoption of data and artificial intelligence to positively impact not only our clients’ businesses, but also individuals and organizations.”
“What sets JAKALA apart is its people and culture. When I visited their offices, I was struck by the number of people who embody a strong entrepreneurial spirit. Their unwavering commitment to putting things first is truly remarkable,” emphasizes Michael Koefoed Steensbord Drejer, former co-founder and CEO of FFW and new head of JAKALA Germany, UK and Nordics. “Furthermore, at FFW we have always focused on the technical aspects of our operations, and JAKALA’s technology offering perfectly complements ours. This presents exciting opportunities for continued growth and specialization. Offers.”
Luis Ferrandis, Regional Director of JAKALA Iberia & Latin America, said: “JAKALA’s exceptional performance in 2023 reflects our strong commitment to the Spanish market and the Iberian region. Our goals are driven by the integration of new business lines around artificial intelligence and engagement strategies, Our goal is to achieve a growth rate of 20% in the Spanish market by 2024. This milestone marks the beginning of an exciting phase in our expansion and strengthening of our presence in Spain and our strategic leap into Latin America. is showing.”
“Entrepreneurship is part of the JAKALA DNA. The company is still led by its founders and they have done a great job of bringing together like-minded people,” says Guillaume Cardon, Head of JAKALA France. he added. “As decisions are made every day, every member has the opportunity to contribute to JAKALA’s exciting story. Being able to offer our clients a comprehensive value proposition all the way to securing revitalization.”
“JAKALA’s story, closely intertwined with its tagline ‘Together to Get There’, is a story of collaboration and determination, positioning the company as a pioneer in the field of data literacy. “Achieving our goals together” is the approach of companies that choose to partner with their clients and work together to achieve their goals on a global scale,” explains Paolo Pedersoli, Head of Global Development. .
As a leader in the data and AI-driven space, JAKALA stands out for its ability to seamlessly blend strategy, technology, creativity and operations to guide companies to develop ventures and deliver impactful projects. In an era where innovation requires agile adaptation, JAKALA is at the forefront, delivering flexible and scalable solutions thanks to a cohesive ecosystem of hybrid-skilled professionals and unparalleled assets.
“JAKALA’s story is one of collaboration, vision and ambition,” Pedersoli continues. “This work unfolds as a story of talented people working together while navigating the complexity and uncertainty of an ever-evolving environment where the benchmarks of customer expectations continually rise. Our motto, “We’ll get there together”, is of great significance. Together with our customers, we build unique solutions wherever sustainable and resilient growth awaits. I am ready to travel towards my destination.”
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