Broadgate Consultants creates 200-strong advisory in Ortecha merger

Data, analytics and AI consultancy Ortecha has merged with the technology transformation specialist Broadgate Consultants. The move, supported by Debrett’s, will create a single, end-to-end transformation partner, which will unite under the branding of Ortecha in the future.

"We see this gap constantly," said Pete Youngs, CEO, Ortecha. "Clients don’t want to manage multiple specialists who work in isolation. They need partners who can deliver integrated data, AI and technology transformation - and understand how every piece affects the whole. Are we still a data firm at heart? Yes, we remain committed to data made human but can now provide our clients with broader technology services to ensure data, AI and technology work in harmony for them.”

Founded in 2010, Ortecha is a consultancy focusing on data architecture for the financial sector. With clients including Lloyds Bank, John Lewis, S&P Group, Renasant Bank and Mind, Ortecha has grown into a team of 50, delivering data, analytics and AI advisory and implementation services to clients across Europe and North America.

Founded in 2010 by Richard Gale and John Vincent, Broadgate is a technology transformation specialist with a network of over 150 experienced professionals. While serving multiple sectors including healthcare, retail, and professional services, the firm has particular strength in financial services, delivering strategic IT advisory, operating model design, cyber security, sourcing, M&A and change management.

Clients of the combined firm will now have access to a unified team of over 200 experts who can guide them from initial diagnosis and strategy to full-scale implementation and adoption, ensuring that their data, AI and technology solutions are integrated from the start. In due course, the combined organisation will transition to operate fully under the Ortecha name and branding.

"What’s exciting about this merger is how it changes the client experience," said John Vincent, managing partner at Broadgate Consultants. "Everything becomes simpler – one conversation, one strategy, one implementation plan. Clients can focus on their business priorities while we handle the complexity of making it all work together."