Stratigens, founded in 2017 by Alison Ettridge, has built a reputation for its innovative approach to solving business challenges through data science and analytics. Their expertise spans a range of critical areas, including identifying new skill pools, attracting and developing talent, and providing insights for strategic decisions on company growth and relocation.
The synergy between Lightcast and Stratigens has been evident since 2022, when Stratigens began leveraging Lightcast’s labor market data in conjunction with their proprietary algorithms. This collaboration has benefited major corporations like Stryker and EY, helping them make data-driven decisions about skills demand and talent strategies.
Chris Kibarian, CEO of Lightcast, expressed enthusiasm about the acquisition, stating: “Lightcast and Stratigens share customer-centric philosophies. Alison’s approach to helping customers make sense of the data with the solid platform her team built is consultative, high-touch, and collaborative—she’s a true partner. By coming together, we’ll have even richer talent intelligence data to help more companies develop data-driven strategies for building a future-ready workforce.”
As part of the acquisition, Alison Ettridge will join Lightcast as Director of Global Talent Intelligence. Ettridge commented on the merger: “With Lightcast and Stratigens coming together, the depth of data quality and intelligence will enable companies to plan competitive talent and growth strategies. It’s exciting that we’re now able to offer customers the most well-rounded approach possible. Stratigens’ creativity and willingness to support the client merged with the quality and resources within Lightcast is a winning combination.”
This acquisition follows Lightcast’s recent expansion of its global labour data, announced in February 2024. The move aims to assist business and talent leaders in making better skills-based decisions across different geographies, languages, and job taxonomies.
JP Moran, Executive Vice President of Enterprise and Staffing at Lightcast, emphasized its focus on expanding its geographic footprint: “For years we’ve been focused on expanding our geographic footprint, providing our customers with a more holistic view of the global workforce. With this acquisition, we’re looking forward to increasing our presence in Europe and building upon the solid relationships Stratigens has made in the talent intelligence space.”
Industry professionals interested in learning more about these developments can attend the Global Talent Intelligence Conference in September. Those attending can join Ettridge’s Main Stage 2 session at 12 pm CEST on Tuesday, Sept. 24.
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