Reflections on Altair’s 15th Anniversary
February marked a special milestone for Altair as we celebrated 15 years of impact, collaboration and shared ambition. Our Fifteen & Forward campaign invited colleagues, clients and partners to look back on where we’ve come from and to look confidently ahead to the future. As I reflect on the campaign and the celebrations, what stands out most is how far Altair has come since Susan Kane and I founded the company in February 2011. Michael joined us shortly after those very early days, helping to turn that vision into a growing reality. The business continued to gather momentum with the arrival of Chris Wood and Steve Douglas soon afterwards. Their joining marked the true launch of Altair in April 2011 and established the four‑partner leadership team that shaped the company’s early direction. Chris and Steve were instrumental in those formative months and their contribution remains an essential part of our story. From those early days as a small, determined team, we have since grown into a thriving organisation approaching 100 colleagues, with a footprint across the UK and internationally. And while the world around us has changed significantly, at times radically, our commitment to insightful advice, sector leadership and the creation of social impact has remained steadfast.
CELEBRATING OUR STORY The 15 & Forward campaign was an opportunity to acknowledge the extraordinary circumstances our sectors have navigated over the past decade and a half, housing shortages, public health crises, economic volatility and shifting regulatory demands among them. Through all of this, our purpose has anchored us: to empower organisations to build better futures. Hearing Derek Joseph, Non-Executive Director, reflect on Altair as both “an anchor and a friend” to clients serves as a reminder that while our technical expertise sets us apart, it is our relationships and our values that define us. A highlight of the month was our Fifteen & Forward client event at 30 Euston Square, London.
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