Dentsu Aegis Network Acquires Kiwi Tech Firm Davanti

Dentsu Aegis Network Acquires Kiwi Tech Firm Davanti
B&T Magazine
By B&T Magazine



Dentsu Aegis Network (DAN) has announced it has acquired of New Zealand-based technology and business consultancy, Davanti Consulting Ltd (Davanti), into Isobar Group.

The acquisition introduces technology consulting and Salesforce capability to Dentsu Aegis Network New Zealand – enhancing the network’s proposition of integrated client solutions across the entire customer journey. The acquisition also accelerates the development of Salesforce capability within Isobar Group Australia.

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In photo from L-R: Robert Carter (Davanti), Justin Hamilton (Davanti),
Rob Harvey (DAN NZ), Matt Farrar (Davanti)

Davanti will be rebranded as Davanti, Linked by Isobar across Australia and New Zealand, led by current CEO Justin Hamilton.

Established in 2007, Davanti is a digital transformation consultancy, with 125 employees across Auckland, Wellington and a recently launched Australian office.

Commenting on the acquisition, DAN Australia and New Zealand CEO, Henry Tajer, said:“Davanti’s strong reputation promises to accelerate the growth of Isobar ANZ, and enhance the group’s Salesforce capability – positioning us to capture one of the fastest growing segments in market.”

Justin Hamilton, CEO of Davanti, Linked by Isobar, added: “It’s been a fantastic 12 years leading Davanti with Robert Carter and Matt Farrar. We are really excited about the next chapter as part of Isobar and the wider Dentsu Aegis Network. Now we have the capability and global scale for Davanti to be a serious competitor in Australia and realise its true potential in New Zealand. Strategically we have strived to put Davanti at the intersection of the strategy, technology and creative domains. We are the only firm in New Zealand who are delivering on this for our clients with our incredible team. Isobar now provides us the creative depth and assets of a global player to truly lead the market.”

Jean Lin, CEO of Isobar, said: “Davanti’s Digital Transformation capabilities will further power Isobar’s global experience-led transformation offering. Their Salesforce technology expertise is a perfect match with Isobar, having recently been named Top Salesforce Implementation Partners by Forrester, and their strategic teams will join Isobar’s 275+ strong consultancy practice across the world. We are excited to welcome them into our network.”

The acquisition follows the recent rebranding of Little Giant as Isobar New Zealand, signalling a clear focus on accelerated growth across the region.




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