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Ariel Group Acquires Executive Coaching Connections To Expand Leadership Development Capabilities

Oct 27, 2022•over 2 years ago

Acquiring Company

Ariel

Acquired Company

Executive Coaching Connections

Corporate TrainingConsulting

Description

Ariel Group, a leading US provider of training programs, today announced it has acquired Executive Coaching Connections (ECC), a Chicago-based, women-owned, leadership and organizational advisory firm specializing in high-touch, individualized coaching and mentoring to senior leaders. The acquisition deepens Ariel Group's Leadership Development portfolio, marks the Company's entry into individualized coaching, and continues its mission of developing leaders.

Company Information

Company

Ariel

About

For over 30 years, Ariel Group has been a leadership partner to more than 500K leaders and their teams; serving an average of 1,000 programs delivered annually with more than 90 experienced facilitators around the globe. Ariel's mission is to create a world where every individual has the opportunity to communicate authentically, creating a more inclusive and collaborative society.

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