Skip to main content

Please enter a keyword and click the arrow to search the site

Xansa (B)

Subject

Strategy and Entrepreneurship, Strategy and Entrepreneurship

Authors / Editors

Lingblad M;Birkinshaw J

Publication Year

2002

Abstract

This case describes the situation facing Xansa in November 2001. Formerly known as the FI Group, Xansa is a major player in the UK outsourcing and IT consulting industry. The (A) case set in summer 2000 described the challenges faced by Hilary Cropper, the Executive Chairman, in rebranding the company as Xansa and integrating a series of large acquisitions. This case describes the integration process and the issues that were encountered along the way. The current challenges facing the company are then discussed.

Topic List

Strategy, Merger & Acquistion, Intergration, Organisation Structure

Industry

Computer/IT Services

Publication Event Date

2000-2001

LBS Case Number

CS-02-008

Location

London - UK

Publication Organisation Size

Medium

Project Funder

HEFCE-HEIF

Available on ECCH

No


Select up to 4 programmes to compare

Select one more to compare
×
subscribe_image_desktop 5949B9BFE33243D782D1C7A17E3345D0

Sign up to receive our latest news and business thinking direct to your inbox

×

Sign up to receive our latest course information and business thinking

Leave your details above if you would like to receive emails containing the latest thought leadership, invitations to events and news about courses that could enhance your career. If you would prefer not to receive our emails, you can still access the case study by clicking the button below. You can opt-out of receiving our emails at any time by visiting: https://london.edu/my-profile-preferences or by unsubscribing through the link provided in our emails. View our Privacy Policy for more information on your rights.