Argano, a global specialist consultancy focused on high-performance business operations with an AI-forward approach, has acquired Stormloop Technologies, a Workday partner specializing in Human Capital Management (HCM) and Financials (FIN) implementations and managed services.
This acquisition marks Argano’s ninth transaction since its transformational growth program commenced in April 2025, and the twenty-fifth since the company’s establishment in 2020. The integration of Stormloop Technologies aligns with Argano’s strategy to expand its enterprise application platform and enhance its AI-forward approach to operational transformation.
Founded in 2018 by brothers Scott and Matthew Rushton, Stormloop Technologies provides full suite advisory, post-implementation managed services, and Phase X implementations across HCM and Financials. The company also offers end-to-end services in Adaptive Planning and maintains a software portfolio of proprietary Built-on-Workday applications, designed to enhance connectivity and client engagement with the Workday platform.
Chip Register, Group CEO of Argano, stated that the acquisition advances the company’s strategy to scale and specialize its enterprise application platform. He noted that Stormloop is a strong strategic addition that expands Argano’s capabilities across the organization and enhances system integration, ultimately elevating their ability to deliver comprehensive solutions for clients.
Scott Rushton and Matthew Rushton, Co-founders of Stormloop Technologies, commented that joining Argano provides a powerful opportunity to scale their impact and extend value to clients. They highlighted their focus on helping organizations optimize Workday investments through implementation, optimization, and innovation, capabilities they expect to expand globally while maintaining expert client support.
The transaction was finalized in December 2025. Kirkland & Ellis served as legal advisor to Argano, with Ernst & Young providing financial diligence advisory. Clearsight Advisors acted as the exclusive financial advisor and Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP as legal advisor to Stormloop Technologies.
