Irish-owned management consultants Leading Edge Group has sold its Canadian business to Canadian-owned Vira Capital.
The Canadian business will now operate under the name Leading Edge Associates. The move follows a milestone 2025 for Leading Edge Group, the international management consulting firm’s strongest year since its foundation in Cork in 1995.
Vira Capital has retained all existing Canadian staff and consultants at Leading Edge Associates, ensuring continuity for clients and preserving the experienced team that has played a central role in building the firm’s strong Canadian presence.
Mayank Chadha, founder and managing partner at Vira Capital, said: “We’re grateful for the trust and support from Joe and the Leading Edge Group team. We’re excited to build on the strong foundation in Canada with the same people, programs, and commitment to delivering a positive impact for our clients and partners across North America.”
Joe Aherne, CEO of Leading Edge Group, said: “We are incredibly proud of what has been built in Canada over the past 25 years, and we are deeply grateful for the long-standing support of Enterprise Ireland, whose partnership was instrumental in establishing and growing our Canadian business.
“This transition represents an exciting next chapter for the Canadian team and their clients, and we are confident the business will continue to thrive under its new Canadian ownership.”
Mr Aherne said that Leading Edge Group remains firmly focused on our growth across Ireland, Europe, and specifically our expanding Lean work in the energy sector across the UAE with clients such as DEWA and TAQA.
“As we enter 2026, we do so with a clear strategic direction, strong partnerships, and the same commitment to excellence that has defined our organisation for more than 30 years,” said Mr Aherne.
Leading Edge Group is specialist in business transformation consulting and training, offering innovative and integrated solutions adopting Lean methodologies, green practices, digital transformation, and AI technologies.
Leading Edge’s client portfolio includes recognised organisations such as Pfizer, PepsiCo, Abbott, Hovione, and AbbVie, among many others. It partners with its clients to deliver high-impact solutions that respond to the specific needs and regulatory complexities of industries such as healthcare, pharmaceuticals, manufacturing, and the public sector.
