Getronics is a Dutch-headquartered ICT services business, founded in 1887 and today employing approximately 4,000 employees across Europe, Asia Pacific, and Latin America. Getronics is also founding member of the Global Workspace Alliance, a consortium of leading local IT companies delivering IT services in over 180 countries.
In July 2020, GSH Private Capital acquired the business in a deal worth €200M.[2] The company was refinanced and a new CEO installed by 2024.[3]
History
1887–1988
Getronics was founded in 1887 by Dutch firm N.V. Groeneveld, van der Poll & Co., which created Electrotechnische Fabriek Amsterdam, a subsidiary that specialized in electrical installations and maritime monitoring solutions.[4]
In 1950, Groeneveld merged its sales and distribution department with Electrotechnische Fabriek Amsterdam, and changed the company’s name to Groenpol NV.