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Thomsons Online Benefits Ranks Again as Fastest Growing Company on the Deloitte Technology Fast 500 EMEA 2009
(London, 30th November 2009) Thomsons Online Benefits, the leading employee benefits consultancy and technology provider, today announced that it ranked number 303 on the Deloitte Technology Fast 500 EMEA 2009, a ranking of the 500 fastest growing technology companies in EMEA. Rankings are based on percentage revenue growth over five years. Thomsons grew 571 percent during this period.
In its 9th year, the programme ranks the fastest growing technology companies in Europe, Middle East and Africa, highlighting both established and emerging companies. Thomsons previously ranked 439 on 2007 Deloitte Technology Fast 500.
Thomsons’ CEO, Michael Whitfield, credits the combination of an innovative business model, consistent delivery and great people with the company’s 571 percent revenue growth over the past five years. He comments, "We are delighted that our continued strong growth in revenue over the past five years has been recognised in the Deloitte Technology Fast 500 EMEA listing for the second time.”
He continues: “For our growth to continue in 2009 despite the economic turbulence of the past year is nothing short of phenomenal. It shows both that we are coming up with technological solutions that are meeting the needs of the world’s employers, but also that we have the drive and determination to succeed despite the economic issues.”
“Achieving sustained revenue growth of 571 percent over five years is a tremendous achievement,” said David Halstead, partner in charge of Deloitte’s Technology Fast 500 EMEA program. Thomsons Online Benefits’ phenomenal growth puts it in select company.”
