Adastra Corporation Named One of Canada’s Best Managed Companies for 24 Consecutive Years

TORONTO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Adastra Corporation was recognized for its industry-leading performance, its global business practices, and its sustained growth by receiving the prestigious 2026 Canada's Best Managed Companies award.

Celebrating over 30 years, Canada’s Best Managed Companies program awards excellence in private Canadian-owned companies with revenues of $50 million or greater. To attain the designation, companies are evaluated on their leadership in the areas of strategy, culture and commitment, capabilities, and innovation, governance and financial performance.

"This year has been transformative for Adastra," said André Nadeau, CEO, Adastra North America. "Carlyle's majority stake in our company gives us the capital and partnership to expand through organic growth and targeted M&A. Our recognition as an Emerging Visionary in Gartner's Emerging Market Quadrant for Generative AI Consulting and Implementation Services validates the impact we're delivering in the market. With 111 new cloud certifications achieved this year and a 78% certification rate among our consultants, we continue to invest in the expertise that drives success for our clients and their customers."

Canada’s Best Managed Companies is one of the country’s leading business awards programs recognizing innovative and world‑class businesses. Every year, hundreds of entrepreneurial companies compete for this designation in a rigorous and independent evaluation process.

Applicants are evaluated by an independent panel of judges with representation from program sponsors and special guests.

Adastra has shown adaptability, using new technologies to help clients improve efficiency, reduce costs, and grow revenue, all while expanding its presence around the globe. In response to market changes, including the impact of tariffs, Adastra responded quickly by building AI tools that help supply chain and technology leaders minimize disruption and run more efficiently.

Throughout the year, Adastra significantly strengthened its partner ecosystem and elevated its market position, giving clients access to deeper expertise and the latest innovations. The company achieved AWS Premier Partner Tier status, was recognized as an AWS Data Foundation Partner for Generative AI, and became an official Amazon SageMaker Unified Studio Launch Partner, positioning clients to benefit from early access to new AWS capabilities and proven experience delivering generative AI solutions at scale. On the Microsoft front, Adastra earned all Microsoft AI specializations, including Build AI Apps and AI Platform, while maintaining its position as a top Fabric partner supporting more than 60 customers globally, helping organizations build AI applications faster and get more value from their Microsoft investments. The company also deepened its Databricks expertise, with eight team members earning the prestigious Databricks Solution Architect Champion Badge. This growing bench of certified architects helps clients design scalable data and AI solutions faster and reduce cloud costs through optimized implementations.

To better serve client needs, Adastra expanded its industry-specific practices in Financial Services, Manufacturing and Automotive, Energy, Telecommunications, Healthcare, and Retail and CPG, hiring subject matter experts and developing targeted solutions. The company also launched three agentic AI offerings in AWS Marketplace's AI Agents and Tools category, enabling organizations to automate tasks, access data in real time, and scale AI securely.

The 2026 cohort of Best Managed Companies shares common themes, including fostering a people-centric culture, implementing a strategic company framework, investing in innovation and technological advancement, and maintaining financial resilience and strong corporate governance.

Together, these practices strengthen the Canadian economy by promoting sustainable growth, enhancing competitiveness, and cultivating a thriving business ecosystem.

"Best Managed is a prestigious award that recognizes the significant and ongoing contributions within Canada's business landscape," said Ruby Williams, Partner & National Leader, M&A Advisory and Canada's Best Managed Co-Leader. "Companies such as Adastra who attain this high standard of excellence demonstrate consistent adaptability, versatility, and strategic acuity. Year after year, they thrive in a competitive, rapidly changing market and should be proud of their growth."

About Adastra

Adastra is a global leader in AI and data-driven transformation, helping organizations lead with artificial intelligence, responsibly, strategically, and at scale. With over 25 years of experience, Adastra empowers enterprise clients to unlock business value through data innovation, operational excellence, and smart customer engagement.

Trusted by some of the world’s most prominent brands, Adastra delivers end-to-end solutions grounded in thoughtful strategy, robust governance, and deep technical expertise. From defining vision to ensuring execution, Adastra guides organizations through every stage of their AI, data and cloud journey—building future-ready capabilities and delivering measurable, lasting impact.

Adastra serves clients across key industries including financial services, automotive, manufacturing, technology, media and telecom (TMT), healthcare, retail, and professional services. The company employs more than 2,200 professionals across North America, Europe, and Asia.