Munich (GER), July 2025 - NIIT Learning Systems Limited, a global leader in managed learning services, has completed the acquisition of Munich, Germany-based MST Group, a leader in managed learning services in the DACH region (Germany, Austria, Switzerland). The company was acquired through NIIT MTS’ wholly owned subsidiary NIIT (Ireland) Limited for Euro 22.37 million, subject to certain adjustments as per the terms of the definitive agreements.
The transaction expands NIIT MTS’ presence in Europe’s fastest-growing region and increases market penetration in the automotive and industrial market segments while strengthening its portfolio of managed learning services with the addition of QuickStart Learning Academy capabilities. The addition of Hungary as a nearshore capability centre for Western Europe will improve NIIT MTS’ capability to offer onsite, multilingual services to its global clients.
Founded in 2009, MST Group employs over 100 people across Germany and Hungary. The acquisition adds seven market-leading automotive, industrial, and energy companies to NIIT MTS’ portfolio of Managed Training Services (MTS) clients bringing the overall number of MTS clients to more than 100.
The transaction will enable MST Group to bring NIIT MTS’ global reach and comprehensive, AI-enabled, end-to-end managed learning and consulting services to its clients.
Sapnesh Lalla, Chief Executive Officer and Executive Director at NIIT MTS, said the deal represents a significant step in the company’s European expansion strategy. "This strategic combination brings together MST Group’s established leadership and deep sector expertise in the automotive, industrial and energy sectors with NIIT’s global reach and comprehensive, AI-enabled, end-to-end managed learning & consulting services."
The acquisition expands NIIT MTS’ capability portfolio with the addition of QuickStart Learning Academies, powered by MST Group’s exTra platform. QuickStart Learning Academies enable the design and operation of agile, customisable, and global one-stop academy models to service the evolving learning and development needs of large global enterprises.
"We are excited to join forces with NIIT MTS to expand our impact and capabilities across the globe," said Lena Jentsch, Chief Executive Officer of MST Group.
The transaction enhances NIIT MTS’ competitive position in the European market while providing growth opportunities for both companies’ client bases. The combined organisation will operate with over 2,500 learning professionals and more than 700 consultants across 32 countries, and a global network of over 5,500 learning providers and partners.
