Frankfurt, 27. September, 2024 – Mercer, a business of Marsh McLennan (NYSE: MMC) and a global leader in helping clients realize their investment objectives, shape the future of work and enhance health and retirement outcomes for their people, today announced that it has entered into an agreement to acquire hkp///group, a human resources (HR) and corporate governance consulting firm advising clients throughout Germany and in the Netherlands. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed.

Established in 2011, hkp///group advises companies in the areas of HR management, compensation and corporate governance. In addition to supporting HR managers in defining and implementing an effective HR agenda, hkp///group’s corporate governance division advises supervisory boards on designing management systems to create sustainable value for shareholders, clients and employees. More than 100 hkp///group colleagues are expected to join Mercer.

hkp///group’s clients will have access to Mercer’s comprehensive range of global capabilities, solutions and advice across HR Management, retirement benefits, employee benefits and investments to help them achieve their growth and transformation objectives.

Martin Haep, Mercer’s Germany President, said, “hkp///group is widely recognized in the market for its outstanding expertise and consulting skills. The acquisition will enable our clients to access even more comprehensive solutions from leading experts in the field. We look forward to solving the complex challenges faced by HR and business leaders together.”

Michael H. Kramarsch, hkp///group Founder and CEO, added, “After 14 successful years, we are thrilled to join Mercer as well as Marsh McLennan’s other businesses, Marsh, Guy Carpenter, and Oliver Wyman. The acquisition will position us as the leading people advisor in Germany. As a result, it will enable us to more effectively support our clients globally and create opportunities for our employees through our shared cultural values of performance, professionalism and innovation.”


About Mercer
Mercer, a business of Marsh McLennan (NYSE: MMC), is a global leader in helping clients realize their investment objectives, shape the future of work and enhance health and retirement outcomes for their people. Marsh McLennan is a global leader in risk, strategy and people, advising clients in 130 countries across four businesses: Marsh, Guy Carpenter, Mercer and Oliver Wyman. With annual revenue of $23 billion and more than 85,000 colleagues, Marsh McLennan helps build the confidence to thrive through the power of perspective. For more information, visit or follow on mercer.com or follow on LinkedIn und X.


About hkp///group
hkp///group is an international management consultancy specializing in strategic HR Management and corporate governance. Founded in 2011, the partner-managed company is one of the fastest growing management consultancies in the German-speaking market, with more than 100 employees in Frankfurt and Amsterdam. With a strong focus on innovation and thought leadership as well as high quality standards, hkp///group’s client portfolio includes leading national and European listed companies, medium-sized market leaders and start-ups.

.