We care for what powers your business

For over four decades, we’ve made one simple promise: to put clients first and to turn every challenge into an opportunity so they may innovate and succeed

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  • CDC
  • Takeda
  • Microsoft
  • Cuisinart
  • Dell
  • Deloitte
  • McDonald's
  • Bell
  • Urban Outfitters
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ENGINEERING GROWTH FOR THE AGE OF INTELLIGENCE

Through technology, talent, and transformation, our companies empower clients to harness AI, data, and human creativity to stay ahead of change.

Mask group (58)

Transforming fashion’s 
digital backbone from concept to consumer.

Mask group (59)

Architecting tomorrow’s 
high-performing workforce with experiential technology.

Mask group (60)

Orchestrating next-gen customer experiences 
for an AI-driven world.

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CGS BY THE NUMBERS

A global partner built on staying power, scale, and real-world results.

1984

founded
1984 founded

Since our founding in 1984, we’ve expanded from a startup in New York City to a global organization serving clients in 50+ countries.

50+

countries
50+ countries

We partner with the world’s most respected brands — making our privately held group one of the most globally connected and influential forces in our sectors.

3.5K+

customers
3.5K+ customers

Trusted by customers 
worldwide — including Fortune 100 and 500 leaders — who rely on us to streamline operations, support innovation, and elevate customer experience.

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40+

years of uninterrupted growth
40+ years of
uninterrupted growth

As a privately held, founder-led group, we’ve delivered consistent growth that gives clients confidence in our financial strength and supports long-term, trusted partnerships.

~8K

professionals
~8K professionals

Our experts bring deep expertise in CX, tech-driven upskilling, and digital fashion supply chains — helping clients modernize operations, grow talent, and stay ahead.

21+

offices
21+ offices

A presence in global business hubs keeps us close to clients, while teams are built in markets known for strong education, digital fluency, and innovation.

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Top 100

privately held companies
Top 100 privately
held companies

We’ve grown by investing in long-term relationships where our success is directly tied to our
clients’ performance and growth.

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Our founder

Meet our founder, Phil Friedman

Founded in NYC in 1984 by Phil Friedman with just five employees, CGS has grown into a global company of approximately 8,000 people. Guided by Phil’s vision to bring together the smartest, most dedicated professionals, CGS now delivers software, learning, and outsourcing solutions to customers in 50+ countries across industries, from fashion and retail to healthcare and technology. Innovation has fueled the CGS journey from the start—and today, CGS leads the AI revolution.

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