Virginia-based advisory and technical services company Systems Planning & Analysis has completed the acquisition of Australian consulting firm Proximity.
Founded in 2011, Proximity offers a full spectrum of support services, with offices in Canberra, Sydney and Melbourne. The multidisciplinary consultancy’s clients include those from the government, industry, the financial services sector and nonprofit organizations.
With the deal closed, Proximity joins SPA’s wholly owned subsidiary SPA Australia, expanding the U.S. technical services company’s presence in the country and bringing mission-critical customers from government and Commonwealth public sector agencies. The integration brings in new offerings in areas such as procurement and contract management, public law and legal support services, and business cases and cost modeling.
SPA CEO Rich Sawchak welcomed the new addition to the company’s global team. “Proximity is a sought-after and highly respected multidisciplinary government consultancy with an impressive client list. Its strong consulting, legal and commercial practice areas broaden our capabilities and reinforce our commitment to Australia, where we have supported major clients since 2010,” he added.
Proximity CEO Zoe Lynam, who takes over as managing director of SPA Australia and and leader of the Australia Group, expressed her team’s excitement to join SPA Australia and contribute their deep expertise in the Australian market. She reports to Dave Duryea, SPA senior vice president and director of Sea, Land Air Division.