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The Hackett Group
The Hackett Group (HCKT) is a publicly traded consulting firm specializing in Gen AI and digital transformation for enterprises, founded in 1997.
The Hackett Group
The Hackett Group was founded in 1997 and is publicly traded on NASDAQ under the symbol HCKT. The firm's wealth origin is not tied to a single family but to public shareholders, placing it structurally closer to an RIA or consulting firm than a family office. The firm's strategy centers on Gen AI and digital transformation services. It offers Hackett AI XPLR and ZBrain platforms, which use a proprietary solution language model grounded in Hackett Intelligence — a repository of performance benchmarks, best practices, and engagement insights. Services span business benchmarking, Oracle and SAP implementation, and applied intelligence programs. The firm claims clients among the world's most respected brands across industries. Geographic footprint includes offices in the Americas, Europe, and Asia. Named deployment or portfolio holdings are not disclosed. The Hackett Group employs an unspecified number of professionals across seven offices in the US, Germany, India, UK, Uruguay, and Canada. December 2025: The firm acquired LeewayHertz and ZBrain to bolster its Gen AI capabilities (per the firm, December 2025). No philanthropic foundations, real-asset arms, or adjacent family-office vehicles are disclosed. A structural differentiator is The Hackett Group's public-company status — it operates under SEC reporting requirements and investor scrutiny, unlike most advisory firms or family offices. Its revenue model is fee-for-service consulting, not capital deployment, which creates a distinct incentive structure oriented toward client outcomes and shareholder returns.
General information
Firm type
Asset Manager
Year founded
1997
AUM
Undisclosed
Location
Region
North America
Country
United States
City
Miami
Corporate office
1001 Brickell Bay Drive 30th Floor, Miami, Florida 33131, United States
Additional offices
Atlanta, United States · Frankfurt, Germany · Hyderabad, India · London, United Kingdom · Montevideo, Uruguay · Saint John, Canada
Sector focus
Frequently asked questions
What is The Hackett Group's business model?
The Hackett Group operates as a professional services firm that charges fees for consulting engagements — not as an asset manager deploying capital. Its revenue comes from client projects, not investment returns. This structure aligns it with RIA or consulting firms rather than family offices or private equity firms (per SEC filings, ongoing).
Does The Hackett Group invest in startups or private companies?
The firm does not disclose investment holdings or deployment in private companies. Its primary activity is delivering Gen AI consulting and digital transformation services to enterprise clients. No venture capital or direct investment arm is publicly identified.
What is the significance of The Hackett Group's NASDAQ listing?
As a public company (HCKT), The Hackett Group must file quarterly and annual reports with the SEC, providing financial transparency not typical of privately held advisory firms. This creates a governance structure with a board of directors and shareholder accountability, distinct from family-office or privately owned consultancies.
What industries does The Hackett Group serve?
The firm serves a broad range of industries, including finance, supply chain, human resources, technology, and procurement. Its client list includes the world's most respected brands, though specific names are not publicly detailed. Core focus areas are finance, HR, procurement, supply chain, and technology transformation.
How does The Hackett Group implement Gen AI for clients?
The firm uses its Hackett AI XPLR platform to design agentic workflows and assess feasibility, ROI, and governance. The ZBrain platform provides enterprise-wide ideation and evaluation. Both are built on Hackett Intelligence, a proprietary repository of benchmarks and best practices gathered from decades of consulting engagements (per the firm, December 2025).
Who founded The Hackett Group?
The firm was founded in 1997, but the names of individual founders are not prominently featured on the company's website or public materials. The company's leadership is not disclosed in the available sources.
What is The Hackett Group's relationship with technology vendors?
The firm maintains key partnerships with major enterprise software providers: it is a Coupa Premier Partner, OneStream Diamond Partner, and Oracle and SAP Platinum Partner. These relationships enable it to implement and integrate those vendors' software for clients, adding to its service portfolio.
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