Xansa (B)
Subject
Strategy and Entrepreneurship, Strategy and Entrepreneurship
Authors / Editors
Lingblad M; Birkinshaw J
Biographies
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
