Axiom GRC – a global comprehensive governance, risk and compliance solution – has announced the acquisition of The DPO Centre, one of the UK’s largest providers of outsourced Data Protection Officer (DPO) resources.
Founded in 2017, The DPO Centre’s 100-strong team has delivered expert DPO and related privacy services to over 1,000 clients from its offices in the UK, EU, and North America.
It adds further specialism to Axiom GRC’s high-quality technology and advisory solutions that support businesses of all sizes across every aspect of compliance and risk – including health & safety, employment law, environmental risk, cyber security, ISO certification, enterprise risk, eLearning, and supply chain compliance. This combination of proprietary software with deep human expertise helps businesses navigate the growing volatility and expanding risk landscape they face.
Axiom GRC has an ambitious global M&A programme and The DPO Centre marks its fourth acquisition since joining forces with Inflexion in May 2024. This acquisition enhances Axiom’s offering of over 50 compliance products, serving more than 40,000 clients and 2 million users worldwide.
With a strong position in the GDPR services market and a growing international footprint, The DPO Centre operates offices in the UK, Ireland, the Netherlands and Canada. The business has grown at an average of 30% per annum for the last three years.
Alex Dacre, CEO of Axiom GRC, said: “Our GRC platform is the first of its kind – used by our clients to protect their workforce and workplace, responsibly. The DPO Centre builds on our successful acquisition track record to date and further strengthens our platform. It supports our global growth ambitions as we continue to bring the highest quality GRC products, services and professional support to international markets.
“Data protection is a priority for every organisation and is set to be reshaped by upcoming legislation, such as the UK’s Data Use and Access Act, alongside the rapid adoption of AI, which introduces new privacy risks. Clients across the Axiom GRC platform can now benefit from The DPO Centre’s unrivalled expertise in this critical area.”
Lenitha Bishop, CEO of The DPO Centre, added: “We are delighted to be joining Axiom GRC as the next chapter in The DPO Centre’s growth. This partnership brings scale, complementary services, and access to broader markets, while preserving the values we have always championed. We see immediate opportunities to co-develop service offerings, combine expertise, and expand our value proposition through joint delivery with other Axiom advisory solutions.”
Across Axiom GRC’s platform, clients benefit from the calibre and expertise of more than 1,200 highly qualified professionals. Their deep industry knowledge is unmatched, reflected in market-leading client success rates and 90%+ retention levels.
Axiom clients include large businesses like Bentley, Shell Energy, and Tesco, public sector bodies including NHS England, and thousands of SMEs across all sectors.
