Willing, a consultancy specialising in impact transformation, is accelerating its external growth strategy by acquiring a majority stake in SK Consulting, a leading organisational and management consultancy based in Nantes.
Supported by Carmine Capital since 2019, this transaction marks a decisive step in the development of Willing, backed by Activa Capital and Re-Sources Capital, the group’s historic shareholders.
A strategic alliance aligned with the One Willing 2026 strategic plan
Founded in 2018, SK Consulting supports major clients in the financial sector (banks, insurers, mutual insurance companies and pension funds) with their organisational and management challenges. The firm is backed by a team of around twenty staff and has developed strong expertise in complex transformations.
Meanwhile, Willing, established in 2016, is experiencing rapid growth in France and internationally. With offices in Toulouse, Bordeaux, Nantes, Paris, Lille, Lyon, Marseille, Strasbourg and Geneva, the group now has over 200 employees. It expects to exceed €35 million in turnover by 2025, representing growth of over 60% in a single year.
A collaborative entrepreneurial project focused on impact transformation
The founders of SK Consulting – Antoine Ganne, Thomas Bourdin, Emmanuel Bois and Grégory Panau – are committed to the long term by retaining a minority stake and will continue to oversee the day-to-day management of the business.
This merger reflects a shared vision of the business and a commitment to a human-centred, structured and impactful entrepreneurial model. SK Consulting’s sector-specific expertise in banking and insurance complements Willing’s know-how, while strengthening its presence in the West of France.
A shared ambition to drive organisational transformation.
Complementary expertise in the public and financial sectors.
An entrepreneurial venture underpinned by strong human values.
A thorough understanding of Willing’s positioning, having supported the group through its first two LBO transactions, which enabled Carmine Capital to identify the right partner to strengthen its presence in the banking and insurance sectors, as well as in the West of France.
Carmine is signing its third transaction for Willing, following a first LBO with Re-Sources in July 2020 and a second with Activa Capital in 2022.
This merger is much more than just a growth strategy: it marks the convergence of two very similar cultures and shared values, driving a transformative process that makes a real difference. We are delighted to welcome SK Consulting to the Willing family.
Benjamin Provost, Founder & Chairman of Willing
Willing: Benjamin Provost, Lionel Canet
Re-sources Capital: Romain Rastel
Activa: Alexandre Masson, Christophe Parier, Frédéric Singer, Thomas Lebre
M&A Advisory: Carmine Capital : Anne-Laure Saint-Marc Girardin, Guillaume Mercier
Corporate legal advice: UGGC Avocats (Edouard Héliot, Laetitia Squercioni, Anaïs Perreira Luis)
Social legal advice: Jasper Avocats (Alice Delamarre, Marie-Alice Jourde)
SK Consulting : Antoine Ganne, Thomas Bourdin, Emmanuel Bois, Gregory Panau
