The Highlands Consulting Group

The Highlands Consulting Group is a management consulting firm that provides services to public and private sector clients, primarily within California. The company was founded in 2002 by Mike Cappelluti and is headquartered in Sacramento. Cappelluti, who serves as President, has been a management consultant since 1990, previously working at Price Waterhouse and Synergy Consulting before establishing his own firm. On August 18, 2025, it was announced that Accenture had acquired The Highlands Consulting Group.

The firm specializes in services that include strategic planning, business process reengineering, IT planning, procurement assistance, and project management. A core focus area is organizational change management (OCM), where the company utilizes the Prosci® methodology and is recognized as an Authorized Training Provider. The firm's consultants often hold Project Management Professional (PMP) and Prosci certifications. The business operates by providing tailored consulting services to meet specific client needs, with a business-focused approach that remains independent of hardware and software vendors. They serve a diverse client base, including state agencies in sectors like health and human services, transportation, social services, and environmental solutions.

Keywords: management consulting, public sector consulting, organizational change management, Prosci, strategic planning, business process reengineering, IT planning, government consulting, healthcare consulting, transportation consulting, state agency consulting, project management, IT procurement, digital planning, process improvement, Sacramento consulting