Willing announces the strategic acquisition of Altera

Willing, a specialist in impact-driven digital transformation, announces the acquisition of Groupe Altera, an independent consultancy founded in 2005 by Franck Dumery and Nicolas Loonis. This transaction, which forms part of the One Willing 2026 plan and is supported by Activa, will enable Willing to triple the size of its Lille office and strengthen its presence in the Hauts‑de‑France region.

With 80 employees, half of whom are employed externally, Groupe Altera has grown by combining three core areas of expertise: project management support and portfolio governance through Altera Conseil; strategic and operational consulting, transition management and training via its subsidiary Stratego; and wage portage through Altera Solution.

For Willing, this transaction goes beyond a simple geographic expansion. It opens up new perspectives by expanding the service offer with a wage portage solution and by securing a recurring revenue base, thanks to the loyalty of Altera’s historical clients. Altera, in turn, will gain access to Willing’s expertise in data and artificial intelligence, thereby enhancing the services provided to its clients. The Lille office will be strengthened to reach nearly sixty employees, confirming its position as the group’s second hub after Toulouse.

This acquisition is part of the build‑up strategy initiated since Activa’s entry into the capital of Willing in 2022. After the integration of SK Consulting in May 2025, the group is continuing its trajectory of both organic and external growth. Willing is targeting 60% growth in 2025, relying on its 250 employees across nine locations in France and Switzerland, and aims to continue strengthening its national footprint while preserving its human‑centred, impact‑driven corporate culture.

Benjamin Provost, founder and president of Willing, states:
« This acquisition reflects our ambition to build a bold, locally‑rooted collective. By combining Willing’s digital expertise with Altera’s on-the-ground knowledge, we are opening up new perspectives for growth and impact in the Hauts‑de‑France region.»

Franck Dumery, co‑founder of Altera, adds:
« Altera has always prioritised proximity and high standards in the way we support our clients. By joining Willing, we are preserving these values while expanding our horizons thanks to the group’s technological expertise. This marks an exciting new step for our teams and customers.»

Christophe Parier and Alexandre Masson, Managing Partners at Activa, conclude:
«We are proud to support this transaction, which reflects the consistency of the One Willing 2026 project. By bringing together two complementary players, Willing is strengthening its regional presence and enriching its offer. We are confident that this alliance will generate sustainable synergies and consolidate the group’s position as a leading reference in impact‑driven transformation consulting.»