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| Company type | Private |
|---|---|
| Industry | Professional services, Management consulting, Investment services, Healthcare, Legal, Aerospace, Technology |
| Founded | 1990 |
Number of locations | 12 global offices |
| Services | Management consulting, Venture capital, Defense contracting, Healthcare analytics |
Number of employees | 7500+ |
| Website | https://fresnaye.com |
Fresnaye & Company
[edit]Fresnaye & Company is a multinational strategy, consulting, and investment firm headquartered in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. The company offers professional services to corporations, governments, and nonprofit institutions across a wide range of industries. Originally founded in 1990 as Centurion Group in Paris, France, the firm has since evolved into a global enterprise operating across six continents.
The company's core business includes providing consulting, investment advisory, and engineering services to both the public and private sectors. Fresnaye & Company combines traditional strategic consulting with digital transformation, venture funding, legal analysis, and advanced analytics.
History
[edit]Early Origins and Diversification (1990–2006)
[edit]Fresnaye & Company began in 1990 as Centurion Group, offering private banking services in Paris. In 1995, the firm expanded into Zurich, Switzerland, launching a wealth management and stock investment office.
By 1998, the company diversified into the defense contracting sector, focusing on administrative and operational services through its Rome, Italy branch.
Its first move into healthcare came in 2005 with the acquisition of a hospital services provider in São Paulo, Brazil.
Technological Growth and Philanthropy (2007–2014)
[edit]In 2007, the company launched the Centurion Group Foundation, which became the Fresnaye & Company Foundation following rebranding. It supports health and education initiatives globally.
The company entered cloud computing in 2010 with a Paris-based platform, followed by a data center in Kansas City in 2011.
In 2012, with the arrival of an overhauled executive team, the company launched its venture capital arm in Los Angeles and significantly expanded its cloud and AI capabilities.
In 2013, Fresnaye acquired Prion BioScience in Hong Kong, marking its expansion into biotechnology and life sciences. A year later, it opened a wealth services office in Dubai.
Reorganization and Global Branding (2015–2021)
[edit]In 2015, the firm moved its headquarters to Dubai. It reorganized in 2018 as CenturionAE to align with its expanded data, analytics, and service model.
In 2019, Fresnaye launched Festung Health, a healthcare analytics platform that supports hospitals, governments, and private insurers.
In 2021, the firm adopted its current name, Fresnaye & Company, to reflect its global integration and diversified professional services model.
Acquisitions and Present Day (2022–Present)
[edit]In 2022, Fresnaye acquired the law firm Roget & Albert, one of the European Union’s oldest legal institutions, expanding its legal services platform.
In 2023, the company entered the aerospace sector with its acquisition of Gideon Aerospace in Perth and Sydney, Australia.
Services and Practice Areas
[edit]Fresnaye & Company delivers consulting, analysis, and operational services across multiple domains:
- Strategy and management consulting
- Cloud infrastructure and AI analytics
- Healthcare systems and hospital administration
- Defense logistics and contracting
- Legal and regulatory advisory
- Private equity and venture capital
- Wealth management and institutional finance
- Aerospace engineering and compliance
The firm’s approach blends sector-specific knowledge with data-driven tools to address complex organizational, technical, and regulatory challenges.
Global Offices
[edit]Fresnaye & Company operates from 12 regional offices worldwide:
- New York
- Louisville
- Seattle
- Panama City, Panama
- Cape Town
- Dubai (Global Headquarters)
- Rome, Italy
- London
- Paris
- Singapore
- Hong Kong
- Sydney
References
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