Global business consultants Celerant Consulting have been acquired by Hitachi Consulting as part of the brands strategy to expand global operations.

The deal is expected to be worth around £43 million. Based in Europe, the Middle East and the Americas with a range of international clients Celerant will provide increased industry awareness and consulting capabilities.

In a press release Hitachi said: “By adding Celerant's expertise across the chemical, consumer, energy, industrial, life sciences, metals and mining sectors to our own skillset, the acquisition will provide Hitachi Consulting with a deeper level of industry-specific and associated process expertise".