Press Releases
June 17, 2025

AIM Receives Gold Rankings in Consultancy UK’s Top Consulting Firms 2025

AIM has been recognized again in Consultancy.uk’s Top Consulting Firms 2025 Ranking, achieving Gold Rankings in both Supply Chain and Pharma & Life Sciences – standing out among 500 firms assessed.

The rankings are based on input from clients and consultants across the industry, alongside an evaluation of firm reputation, projects, industry recognition and thought leadership.

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Press Releases
January 7, 2025

AIM recognized in Consultancy.nl’s Top Consulting Firm 2024 Rankings

AIM has been recognized in the Consultancy.nl Top Consulting Firms 2024 Rankings.

Among 500 firms assessed, AIM achieved the following rankings:
Gold in Pharma & Life Sciences
Silver in Supply Chain Management

Consulting firms ranked on the list are known as the most trusted, expert, and influential players in their field. They help businesses, governments, nonprofits, and other clients solve their biggest challenges and capitalize on their most significant opportunities.

The ranking was compiled through a thorough process based on a capacity assessment (thousands of data points across five dimensions) and feedback from clients (over 1,100 reviews) and consultants (over 4,200 company ratings across various areas of expertise). The data was verified and enriched with Consultancy.org’s extensive global database.

The AIM team extends it’s deepest gratitude to our customers and partners for their continued trust and to our talented team that make this possible.

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Press Releases
January 18, 2021

AIM Announces Its Acquisition by Blue Matter, a Leading Strategic Consultancy Focused on the Life Sciences

By AIM

Voorburg, the Netherlands, January 18, 2021 – AIM is pleased to announce that it has been acquired by Blue Matter, a leading strategic consulting firm specializing in the life science industry.  AIM will continue to operate under its own name and maintain its identity as a leading specialist in life science supply chains.  The new arrangement is expected to provide strategic and mutual benefits to both AIM and Blue Matter.

AIM will provide a strategic complement to Blue Matter’s offerings and enhance its PathfinderSM suite of capabilities, which are designed to help biopharma companies enter European markets and succeed.  According to George Schmidt, Blue Matter Managing Partner in London, “We typically lead strategy work, but clients often have specialized needs when it comes to establishing operations in Europe, such as building and running flawless supply chains. AIM directly addresses that need.”

AIM’s founder, Richard de Bakker added, “Blue Matter and AIM have a long, positive relationship. We often serve the same clients, with needs that intersect the capabilities of both firms. By joining forces, we can boost the value of each firm while providing enhanced services to clients. It will also provide additional opportunities for AIM’s consulting team.”

Blue Matter’s proximity to emerging companies in the US will allow AIM to engage with them earlier, as they decide whether and how to enter Europe. AIM will continue providing consultancy and interim management services to pharmaceutical companies in Europe and elsewhere.

The acquisition was finalized on December 31, 2020.  


About AIM

AIM (www.aimconnection.eu) is a specialized firm providing supply chain consultancy and interim management services to the life science industry in Europe and beyond.  From its offices in the Netherlands, the firm serves a broad and international range of pharmaceutical, biotech, and life science companies.  AIM helps its clients strategically design, implement, manage, and maintain their operational and supply chain infrastructures.

Contact:

Craig Dunkley
cdunkley@bluematterconsulting.com
(919) 539-0658