Roland Berger Acquires Battery Industry Specialist Alexec Consulting to Strengthen Global Electric Vehicle and Energy Transition Advisory Capabilities

Roland Berger Acquires Battery Industry Specialist Alexec Consulting to Strengthen Global Electric Vehicle and Energy Transition Advisory Capabilities

(IN BRIEF) Roland Berger has acquired Alexec Consulting, a Wroclaw-based consultancy specializing in operational and technical solutions for the battery and electric vehicle industries. The acquisition strengthens Roland Berger’s capabilities in one of the fastest-growing sectors of the global economy, where investment across the battery value chain is projected to reach €850–900 billion by 2035. Alexec Consulting, founded in 2020, provides expertise in battery-cell research and development operations, production ramp-ups, cost optimization, and supply chain management for automotive manufacturers and battery producers. By combining Alexec’s technical engineering expertise with Roland Berger’s strategic consulting capabilities, the companies aim to create a center of excellence focused on battery technologies and industrial scaling. The transaction, completed on March 9, 2026, supports Roland Berger’s strategy of expanding its presence in strategically important industries linked to electrification, energy transition, and sustainable mobility.

(PRESS RELEASE) MUNICH, 10-Mar-2026 — /EuropaWire/ — Roland Berger has expanded its capabilities in the rapidly growing battery and electric vehicle sector through the acquisition of Alexec Consulting, a specialist consultancy based in Wroclaw, Poland. The move strengthens Roland Berger’s ability to support clients across the battery value chain as global investment and demand for battery technologies continue to accelerate.

The transaction reflects the increasing strategic importance of battery technologies to the global economy. Industry projections from Roland Berger indicate that worldwide investment in the battery value chain could reach between €850 billion and €900 billion by 2035. During the same period, global demand for battery cells is expected to grow by around 12 percent annually, with Europe projected to see even stronger growth of approximately 17 percent.

Marcus Berret, Global Managing Director at Roland Berger, noted that batteries are becoming a central component of modern infrastructure, supporting sectors such as energy systems, data centers, and the broader transition toward climate-neutral economies. As markets expand and production scales rapidly, companies across the industry are facing increasing pressure to deliver large-scale industrial execution.

The addition of Alexec Consulting is intended to enhance Roland Berger’s ability to support these challenges by combining strategic consulting expertise with technical and operational know-how in battery manufacturing and supply chain development. According to Berret, integrating Alexec’s specialized technical capabilities strengthens the firm’s ability to deliver value for clients and represents another step in Roland Berger’s global growth strategy.

Founded in 2020, Alexec Consulting has built a reputation for providing operational and technical advisory services to companies across the battery ecosystem. The firm supports clients in areas such as battery cell and system research and development operations, cost optimization, production ramp-ups, and supply chain management.

Alexec has also developed experience in supporting critical projects for major automotive manufacturers and battery producers, including the management of high-priority task forces designed to address complex operational and industrialization challenges.

Idriss Alami, Managing Partner of Alexec Consulting, said the partnership with Roland Berger offers an opportunity to expand the firm’s reach internationally. By joining the global consulting network, Alexec gains access to a broader client base and new markets while continuing to develop its specialized expertise in the battery industry.

Jan Wasserbaech, Partner at Alexec Consulting, highlighted the complementary strengths of the two organizations. Combining Alexec’s technical engineering capabilities with Roland Berger’s strategic advisory experience enables the joint team to support clients throughout the entire battery project lifecycle, from early-stage concept development to industrialization and factory ramp-up.

The two firms have already collaborated on multiple projects for global companies in the automotive and battery sectors. Building on this experience, the partnership aims to establish a center of excellence focused on battery technologies, addressing critical industry needs such as supplier management, production scaling, and the industrial deployment of new battery technologies.

The acquisition reflects Roland Berger’s broader strategy to strengthen its position in high-growth sectors that are central to the energy transition and the future of mobility. The transaction was completed on March 9, 2026, with Alexec Consulting continuing to operate under its existing brand while becoming part of the Roland Berger network.