Saint-Cloud, 6 September 2010 – Leyton, the French cost optimization consulting firm, has experienced the highest growth in its market for several years with turnover of €66 million in FY09/10 - an increase of 34% compared to the previous year. By supporting their public and private clients with their HR and financial performance goals, Leyton intends to continue its economic and geographic expansion in FY10/11.
« In the last fiscal year, we have undertaken more than 3,600 engagements. We offer our clients complete support, from the initial consulting stage to the implementation of real and lasting savings », explains Vincent Lefèvre, Managing Director of Leyton. « In a French market facing negative growth of 7% for the first time in 5 years according to a Syntec study, Leyton’s progress is proof of the success of its actions. »
A diverse and evolving range of expertise
Underpinned by a policy of continuous research and innovation, Leyton constantly develops expertise to better meet the needs of its clients. « Today, we offer 25 different services, double the number 2 years ago. We operate in areas of environmental taxation, local taxation, social contributions, occupational risk management, innovation financing, procurement optimisation, and energy saving. » stated Vincent Lefèvre.
Today Leyton works with organisations of various sizes strengthening its specialised approach in different sectors (public sector, health, IT, automotive, construction)...
39% employee growth in FY09/10
This diversification of activities has necessitated significant recruitment, with particular emphasis on highly trained and skilled employees: surveyors, engineers, doctors of law, prevention specialists, doctors, software developers... As a result, Leyton has increased its workforce by 39%, bringing the total number of employees to 530 today, compared with 381 at the same time last year. This result comes at a time when the french consultancy market as a whole is experiencing a decrease of 4% in its workforce (according to Syntec). In spite of this industry trend, the firm, following demand from its clients, will continue its growth strategy and intends to recruit sixty additional consultants in the coming year.
The drive to provide long term support
By putting proximity and commitment at the centre if its actions, Leyton builds and maintains a relationship of trust with its clients. Vincent Lefèvre comments: « Our clients entrust us with more and more work leading to a 40% increase in our penetration rate this year. Knowledge communication in our process is critical to sustaining this partnership with our clients. »
Strengthening the national network
By deploying its resources throughout France, Leyton reaffirms its ambition to be as close as possible to its clients and provide them with dedicated solutions tailored to their market. Already established in Saint-Cloud (headquarters), Lyon, Toulouse and Montpellier, Leyton expanded to Strasbourg, Nice and Nantes last year.
Global ambitions
Following the launch of the Dublin office in 2007 and Montreal in 2008, Leyton opened two new subsidiaries in 2009, one in Brussels (April) and the other in London (July). « The global implementation of our services, covering financing innovation, taxation and telecoms cost optimisation, today meets a company’s real needs no-matter where they are based. In addition, our multidimensional approach allows us to resolve a broad range of client’s issues beyond national borders », underlines Vincent Lefèvre.
Leyton strives to continuously innovate in order to identify new sources of optimisation and cost savings that will not impact their core business. With over 13 years experience, Leyton plans to consolidate its growth by positioning itself as a partner for sustainable financial performance for public and private organisations both in France and abroad.
As a leading player in the operational consulting industry, Leyton offers services dedicated to the optimisation of taxation, human resources, R&D financing and procurement. Based on a success fee model, Leyton’s services provide quick additional budget leeway to allow companies to invest in new projects.
The company has grown continuously since its creation in 1997 achieving €66M turnover during the financial year 2009/2010. With over 4,200 international clients, Leyton employs 530 employees with multidisciplinary teams across France (Paris, Lyon, Toulouse, Montpellier, Sophia-Antipolis, Strasbourg and Nantes) and the world (London, Dublin, Brussels, Casablanca and Montreal).
Leyton is ISO 9001 certified and has received the OPQCM qualification.
More information on www.leyton.com