- Business
- Kin and Carta plc is a global digital transformation consultancy that delivers technology, data and intelligent experience solutions to leading organizations across multiple sectors. The company offers cloud and platforms services including migration, modernization and infrastructure strategy; data and AI solutions encompassing advanced analytics, machine learning and predictive modeling; intelligent experiences such as customer-facing applications, websites and omnichannel solutions; digital products with end-to-end design and development; managed services for ongoing support of digital platforms; and strategy and innovation guidance on emerging technologies and business models. It serves clients in agriculture, financial services, healthcare, industrials, insurance, private equity, public sector, retail, mobility, luxury, consumer packaged goods (CPG), manufacturing, travel and hospitality; operates primarily in the United Kingdom, United States, Latin America and Southeastern Europe with approximately 1,900 consultants, engineers and data scientists; traces its origins to 1964 when founded as printer St Ives plc in London, where it maintains headquarters, and rebranded to Kin and Carta plc in 2018 upon pivoting fully to digital services. In May 2025, Valtech, an experience innovation company backed by BC Partners, completes its £239 million acquisition of Kin and Carta, delisting the company from the London Stock Exchange and integrating its capabilities to form a combined entity with over 6,000 professionals approaching $1 billion in revenue, expanded client portfolios including America's largest automotive manufacturer, top financial institutions and retailers like M&S, Tesco and Unilever, and enhanced end-to-end offerings in digital engineering, commerce, experience design, cloud, product development and enterprise AI; former CEO Kelly Manthey assumes the role of Valtech Americas CEO while CFO Chris Kutsor becomes Valtech Americas CFO, both joining Valtech's Executive Committee.