Growth through acquisitions BHP merged into the Sumer regional network in 2026, signaling a potential cross-sell opportunity to the broader Sumer platform for advisory, corporate finance and digital transformation services targeting SMEs in the network.

Traction with trainees Recent headcount growth and trainee onboarding indicate ongoing staffing expansion and future demand for training, development, and talent management services, including outsourced learning platforms or HR analytics.

Digital finance leadership Leadership changes in digital finance and last year’s establishment of listed, accounting valuations and advisory capabilities suggest opportunities to sell mid-market valuation, ESOP advisory, and digital finance modernization solutions.

Technology stack Current tech usage (iCIMS, Freshworks, Asana, KnowBe4, Microsoft Teams, DigitalOcean) reveals openness to workflow automation, security training, CRM/ERP enhancements, and cloud hosting optimization services for efficiency gains.

Market positioning As a Yorkshire-based firm with global reach and CMP culture recognition, there is potential to upsell regional expansion services, international advisory for owner-managed businesses, and bespoke tax, assurance, and corporate finance offerings for growth-oriented clients.