Chain IQ named a 2025 Star Performer by Everest Group

Published:
Dec 18, 2025

We are proud to announce that Chain IQ has been awarded Star Performer status in the 2025 PEAK Matrix® Assessments for both Procurement Outsourcing (PO) Services and Source-to-Contract (S2C) Services by Everest Group, an industry-leading research firm that provides objective evaluations and insights for businesses to optimize their procurement and supply chain functions.

This dual recognition reflects Chain IQ’s accelerated growth, expanded client base, and continued investments in innovation and digital enablement.

The PEAK Matrix® Assessment highlighted several key strengths that distinguish Chain IQ in the global procurement landscape:

  • A strong focus on high-value strategic processes, particularly category management and sourcing across indirect spend categories.
  • Significant expansion of our client base across industries, including financial services, manufacturing, and logistics.
  • The Smart Connect platform, enhanced with AI, and workflow orchestration for seamless S2C integration, supplier onboarding, and automation.
  • A robust ecosystem of digital partners, including Sievo, Apadua, Axiom, Archlet, Kyndryl, Beroe and Salesforce.
  • Strong client endorsements citing measurable savings delivery, governance rigor and professionalism

Chain IQ’s recognition as a Star Performer by Everest Group is a testament of Chain IQ’s availability to deliver above market cost reduction to our global clients. This award reflects not only our technological innovation and client-centricity, but also the deep commitment of our global teams to deliver measurable impact to our clients.

– Claudio Cisullo, Founder and Executive Chairman, Chain IQ

We are honoured by Everest’s recognition of Chain IQ. We view this award as motivation to work even harder in executing our strategy, supporting our clients in enhancing their profitability, further scaling our operating model, and leveraging the latest procurement AI technology.

– Marcel Stalder, Group CEO, Chain IQ

These accolades underscore Chain IQ’s leadership and excellence in procurement managed and source-to-contract services. Together with our clients, business partners, and employees, we are committed to setting new standards in procurement excellence and look forward to achieving even greater milestones in the future.