PRESS RELEASE
Gumption full of confidence at start of anniversary year
Kontich, 6 February 2017. – In 2016 Gumption saw its turnover increase to more than 34 million euros.
Today it supports twelve brands in the Benelux and Switzerland. The group celebrates its fifth
anniversary in September.
Amazing journey in 2016
The Kontich accelerator platform continued on its amazing journey in 2016. With the establishment of
Gumption Netherlands, the group laid solid foundations for the continued development of the Benelux
strategy. TheValueChain grew strongly, in part due to the takeover of Tetrade Consulting and Caitena,
and opened an office in the Netherlands. V-Chain started operations in Belgium. New players like
Brightest and valueXstream reinforced the group. Employer branding platform Djobby was set up.
Benelux strategy
In 2017 Gumption will continue along its defined path. “We want to
strengthen Belgian brands, and support our companies to the max as they
evolve further in Wallonia and Luxembourg”, says CEO Bart Embrechts.
Bart Embrechts
“In spring this year we are opening a new Gumption branch in Wavre.
TheValueChain will offer its SAP services in Luxembourg as well. V-Chain
will then be able to focus 100% on SAP Business One and project
management. In Belgium TheValueChain Sourcing (previously Caitena) is
going to focus on the SAP secondment market. TheValueChain will retain
its total focus on SAP projects. In addition, we would like to gain a firm
foothold in the Netherlands with the Gumption companies. Those are our
number one resolutions for 2017.”
Flying start in Switzerland and the Netherlands
2017 already looks promising for the group. TheValueChain Switzerland is taking on SAP Business One
activities from SAP partner CISEL. And Gumption Netherlands is off to a flying start with the setting up of
digital agency NewBird.
“NewBird designs digital innovations, with human behaviour at the core of its activities”, says Bart
Embrechts. “In the coming months NewBird will extend its activities to Belgium. As a digital agency
within the Gumption group, it will take over from Hifluence, which is leaving the group after a successful
start under our wing.”
Anniversary celebrations
Gumption is on course to reach its objective of 400 employees in 2020. “Things are going well for
Gumption”, confirms Bart Embrechts. “We’re doing everything possible to keep growth under control
and achieve our ambitions in a sustainable way. In 2017 we will be celebrating our 5th anniversary, so
we are planning a big party for September."
Gumption NV | Satenrozen 10, 2550 Kontich, Belgium | www.gumption.eu
About Gumption – www.gumption.eu | https://www.linkedin.com/company/3329934
As an incubator, Gumption helps driven entrepreneurs realise their dreams: making other businesses grow by
improving processes and through the efficient implementation of new digital technology. It gives member
companies the space to focus on essential matters – their people, customers and services – via financial, strategic
and operational support. Today, the Gumption Group is made up of 12 brands, employing 270 people. Adopting a
360° view, Gumption wants to be the sparring partner and source of inspiration for business and IT executives.
Contact
Bart Embrechts | [email protected] | +32 (0)472 82 50 61
Gumption NV | Satenrozen 10, 2550 Kontich, Belgium | www.gumption.eu