Australasian Leisure Management
Apr 20, 2021

PMY Group acquires US-based consulting and design services business WJHW

Technology advisory, investment and delivery company PMY Group has acquired US-based consulting and design services firm Wrightson, Johnson, Haddon & Williams, Inc. (WJHW) in what it says is a “natural progression” in creating a fully integrated global technology company for the venue, infrastructure and event sector.

Following 10 years of collaboration across multiple projects and clients around the world, the convergence of PMY and WJHW aims provide a ‘turnkey solution’ for the future needs for clients around the world.

Advising that the merger, brings a wealth of experience and technical expertise to PMY, Managing Director, Paul Yeomans stated “we look forward to embracing WJHW’s market-leading expertise driving significant growth in all key markets.

“Both WJHW and PMY are aligned on the global opportunity for a fully integrated technology company into the future and we are thrilled to partner with the team to bring our vision to life.”

The acquisition will see the WJHW remain in place with continued leadership by founding partners Jack Wrightson and Chris Williams, Managing Principals René Garza and Josh Beaudoin and the wider WJHW management team.

WJHW will continue providing innovative designs and client focused consulting services across a diverse range of project types, including professional sporting arenas and stadia, education facilities, art and entertainment spaces, while being supported by PMY technology and services.

Wrightson, Williams and key members of the WJHW team join PMY as shareholders while leading both WJHW and group strategy throughout the USA and internationally.

Wrightson commented “this is a great opportunity for our clients and employees, and we are delighted to be able to share our expertise with a global client base.

“With PMY, we can now deliver a fully integrated solution and look forward to seeing our proven, leading edge design and consulting services expand worldwide.”

Based in Dallas, Texas, USA, WJHW has worked with leading architecture firms, venues and sporting properties. Recently completed projects in the USA have included SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles, California; Chase Center in San Francisco, California; Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, Nevada; and Globe Life Field, Arlington, Texas.

Together with WJHW, PMY has operations in 14 countries with 500 key clients and relationships across major venues, education institutions, public entertainment spaces and major events.

Image: Basketball action at San Francisco's Chase Center.

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