BTS Group
| Company type | Public |
|---|---|
| Industry | Strategic consulting |
| Founded | 1986 |
| Founder | Henrik Ekelund |
| Headquarters | Stockholm , Sweden |
Area served | Global (53 nations) |
Key people | Henrik Ekelund (Chairman), Jessica Skon (CEO), Stefan Brown (CFO) |
| Products | Strategic consulting services |
Number of employees | 600+ |
BTS Group AB (commonly known as BTS) is a strategic consulting firm established in 1986 by Henrik Ekelund. With its main office located in Stockholm, Sweden, BTS maintains a global footprint through 34 offices and employs more than 600 professionals. The company caters to a broad range of industries such as banking, biotechnology and pharmaceuticals, consumer goods, insurance, manufacturing, oil and gas, professional services, retail, technology, and telecommunications.
Serving clients across 53 nations, BTS counts among its clientele 60 companies from the U.S. Fortune 100 list and over 30 from the Global Fortune 100 rankings. The firm is publicly listed on the NASDAQ-OMX Stockholm stock exchange under the ticker BTS B. Leadership includes Chairman Henrik Ekelund, CEO Jessica Skon, and CFO Stefan Brown.
Organizational history
In 1986, BTS was launched by Henrik Ekelund, who previously held roles as President and CEO, supported by three investors associated with a prominent Scandinavian strategic consulting organization. The company's name originally represented Business Training Systems.
BTS expanded its capabilities and market reach through several acquisitions: Strategic Management Group, Inc. (SMG) in 2005; The Real Learning Company (RLC) along with Advantage Performance Group, Inc. (APG) in 2006; Wizer A/S in 2013 to boost digital expertise; Fenestra Inc. in 2014, known for global assessment and leadership development solutions; and AVO Vision in 2015, a South African firm specializing in corporate education and community learning. Further strengthening its presence in Southern Europe, BTS acquired Cesim Italia Srl and Design Innovation Srl based in Milan during 2016.