What The Hackett Group does

The Hackett Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: HCKT) is a publicly traded strategic business advisory and operations improvement consulting firm, incorporated in the United States and headquartered in Miami, Florida. Founded in 1997 and originating from Answerthink's benchmarking practice, the company serves large enterprises across functional domains including Finance and Accounting, Human Resources, Information Technology, Sourcing and Procurement, Supply Chain, and Global Business Services. The company reports penetration of 97% of Dow Jones Industrials, 90% of Fortune 100, 68% of DAX 40, and 53% of FTSE 100.

The company's core technology is a proprietary AI platform suite built on a benchmarking database derived from 25,000+ studies. Core platforms include Hackett AI XPLR for Gen AI opportunity assessment, ZBrain for enterprise Gen AI orchestration (200+ data connectors, model-agnostic, multi-agent orchestration), AskHackett as a conversational AI agent, XT for strategic transformation delivery, AIXelerator for technology implementation delivery, Quantum Leap for benchmarking automation, and Hackett Connect for collaborative knowledge sharing. These platforms are grounded in a proprietary Solution Language Model trained on 30+ years of enterprise performance data. The company also owns SolutionMap, a bi-annual procurement technology assessment evaluating 118+ vendors across 16 source-to-pay categories.

The Hackett Group operates through three segments: Global Strategy & Business Transformation, Oracle Solutions, and SAP Solutions. Revenue is generated through enterprise consulting engagements (project-based, with a stated shift from hourly to outcome-based pricing), technology implementation services (SAP, Oracle, EPM platforms), subscription-based Applied Intelligence membership programs providing continuous expert-led decision support, and benchmarking and research revenue including Solution Intelligence and Digital World Class studies. The company also operates the SolutionMap and TechMatch assessments as industry-standard procurement technology evaluation tools. Distribution occurs through direct enterprise field sales targeting C-suite executives and through channel partnerships with IBM, ServiceNow, SAP, Oracle, Coupa, OneStream, Celonis, AWS, UiPath, and others. Wholly-owned subsidiaries include Answerthink (SAP implementation), Spend Matters (acquired May 2025), and LeewayHertz (acquired September 2025). The company maintains offices in Miami, Atlanta, Frankfurt, Hyderabad, London, Montevideo, and Saint John.

Name

The Hackett Group

Legal name

The Hackett Group, Inc.

Website

https://thehackettgroup.com

Company type

Public

Founded year

1997

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

The Hackett Group is a publicly traded Gen AI strategic consulting firm that combines enterprise advisory services with proprietary AI platforms (AI XPLR, ZBrain, AskHackett) and 25,000+ benchmarking studies to serve Fortune 100 and global FTSE/DAX clients across Finance, HR, IT, Procurement, and Supply Chain.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Management Consulting

NAICS

Management Consulting Services (54161), Human Resources Consulting Services (541612), Other Management Consulting Services (541618)

SIC

Services-Management Consulting Services (8742), Services-Engineering, Accounting, Research, Management (8700)

akta.pro primary industry

Data, Analytics & AI Consulting (BPAHAEAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

Human Capital & Workforce Transformation Consulting (BPAHACAE), Organization Design & Operating Model Consulting (BPAHAGAB)

Keywords

• Strategic business consulting
• Digital transformation services
• Generative AI consulting
• Enterprise benchmarking services
• ERP implementation services

Headquarters

HQ city

Miami

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices7 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Operations, Others

Revenue model

1. Strategic Business Transformation Consulting: The Hackett Group generates revenue primarily through strategic consulting engagements for digital transformation, Gen AI implementation, and business process transformation across enterprise functions including Finance, HR, IT, Procurement, and Supply Chain.
2. Technology Implementation Services: Revenue from SAP, Oracle, and other ERP/EPM technology implementation services. SAP Solutions segment reported 32% YoY growth in Q4 2025.
3. Membership Programs: Applied Intelligence programs provide continuous, expert-led decision support to executives for subscription-style recurring revenue.
4. Benchmarking and Research: Proprietary benchmarking data and research reports, including Solution Intelligence and Digital World Class studies, provided to enterprise clients and technology vendors.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

The Hackett Group is a Gen AI strategic consulting and digital transformation firm that advises large enterprises on improving finance, HR, IT, procurement, supply chain, and global business services operations. It combines strategic consulting, technology implementation services (SAP, Oracle, OneStream, Coupa, ServiceNow), and a proprietary suite of AI platforms — including Hackett AI XPLR, ZBrain, XT, AIXelerator, and AskHackett — powered by a Solution Language Model trained on 25,000+ benchmarking studies.

Product overview

The Hackett Group is a Gen AI strategic consulting and digital transformation firm offering a platform-plus-services portfolio. The core AI platform suite includes Hackett AI XPLR for opportunity assessment and roadmap creation, ZBrain as the enterprise Gen AI orchestration platform with 200+ data connectors, AskHackett as the conversational AI agent for real-time decision support, and XT/AIXelerator for transformation and implementation delivery. Supporting assets include Quantum Leap for benchmarking automation, Hackett Connect for collaborative knowledge sharing, SolutionMap and TechMatch for procurement technology evaluation, and the Digital World Class Matrix for vendor assessment. The company also provides functional Gen AI solutions across Finance, HR, IT, Payroll, Procurement, Supply Chain, and GBS, powered by a proprietary Solution Language Model (SLM) grounded in over 30 years of benchmarking data covering 97% of Dow Jones Industrials and 90% of Fortune 100 companies.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Hackett AI XPLR: Readiness and opportunity assessment platform enabling companies to quickly identify Gen AI opportunities based on value realization, powered by Digital World Class benchmarks
• ZBrain
• AskHackett
• XT
• AIXelerator
• Quantum Leap
• Hackett Connect
• The Hackett Institute
• Hackett Innovation Awards
• Digital World Class
• SolutionMap

Products and services

• Hackett AI XPLR Enterprise Gen AI readiness and opportunity assessment platform that integrates Digital World Class benchmarks to identify and prioritize high-value AI use cases and produce client-specific implementation roadmaps. Sold to enterprise transformation and consulting buyers.
• ZBrain

Quantifiable outcome

• 75% performance advantage over industry peer groups through process-led AI transformation
• +13 more outcomes

Named customers10 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration7 records

AI capability12 records

Feature11 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and flagship.

• ServiceNowcoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting Partner · 17 June 2026The Hackett Group joined the ServiceNow Partner Program as a Consulting and Implementation partner. The partnership combines Hackett AI XPLR with the ServiceNow AI Platform to help enterprises identify high-value AI opportunities and accelerate workflow transformation. Enables organizations to evaluate AI opportunities based on expected business impact, implementation complexity, and existing technology investments before scaling execution.
• IBM Business OperationsflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 18 March 2026Global collaboration combining IBM Consulting Advantage platform with Hackett AI XPLR to help enterprises accelerate and prioritize AI opportunities. IBM engages Hackett AI XPLR to support client work, accelerating discovery and sizing of AI opportunities as part of broader transformation roadmaps. The partnership enables organizations to identify high-value use cases with measurable ROI by aligning AI potential to real workflows and existing systems.
• SAPcoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerSAP implementation partnership with dedicated Digital Transformation Platform powered by Hackett AI XPLR. Answerthink, a Hackett Group company, received the 2026 SAP Partner Award North America for SAP Business Data Cloud Success. Long-standing partnership spanning nearly three decades.
• OraclecoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerOracle implementation partnership with Digital Transformation Platform using Hackett AI XPLR to unlock all features and optimize performance through embedded AI. Supports Oracle Cloud deployments and OneStream implementations.
• OneStreamcoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerImplementation partner for OneStream financial planning and analysis solutions, integrated with Hackett's AI platforms for enterprise performance management.
• CoupacoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerPremier Coupa implementation partner helping enterprises optimize source-to-pay processes. Joint go-to-market for procurement transformation engagements.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Accenture: Global professional services firm with a large Strategy & Consulting practice delivering digital transformation and Gen AI advisory to Fortune 500 clients. Directly competes with Hackett for enterprise transformation, ERP, and finance/HR/procurement engagements, though at much larger scale.
• McKinsey & Company: Premier management consulting firm serving C-suite on strategy, operations, and organizational transformation. Competes with Hackett on enterprise benchmarking and functional transformation, with overlapping AI advisory offerings through QuantumBlack.
• Boston Consulting Group (BCG): Top-tier management consulting firm with deep functional practices in finance, HR, and operations, plus BCG X for AI/digital build. Directly comparable to Hackett's enterprise transformation model and target C-suite buyer profile.
• Bain & Company: Global management consulting firm serving enterprises on strategy, operations, and digital transformation. Comparable buyer base and engagement types to Hackett, with overlapping functional advisory in procurement, finance, and technology.
• Slalom: Tech-focused management consulting firm delivering digital transformation, data/AI, and functional modernization to enterprise and mid-market clients. Closely comparable size, GTM motion, and Gen AI advisory positioning to Hackett.
• Huron Consulting Group: Public consulting firm specializing in operational and financial transformation for healthcare, education, and commercial clients. Directly comparable scale and public-market profile, with overlapping ERP and operational improvement practices.
• Information Services Group (ISG): Public tech advisory and sourcing firm providing research, benchmarking, and transformation advisory to enterprises on IT and sourcing. Closely comparable as a public, research-driven enterprise transformation peer with shared buyer profiles.
• Genpact: Global professional services firm specializing in Global Business Services transformation, finance, and supply chain operations. Directly competes with Hackett's GBS, finance, and procurement transformation engagements.

Broad incumbents

• Deloitte: Big Four professional services network with a large consulting practice delivering digital, AI, and functional transformation to enterprises. Competes with Hackett across finance, HR, and procurement advisory, but at vastly greater scale and breadth.
• KPMG: Big Four professional services network with consulting and advisory practices serving enterprises on transformation, risk, and technology. Overlaps with Hackett's functional advisory in finance, HR, and procurement at scale.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Subsidiaries3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A8 records

Investments1 record

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