Indian Offices maintain focus on India wide Operations for foreign companies while German Transitions to Altios Brand
Delhi – 1 July 2025 – Maier Vidorno Altios, India’s largest foreign business incubator, marks its 25th anniversary today by announcing a strategic brand evolution designed to enhance its global service offering while reinforcing its unwavering commitment to India. Effective immediately, the German office transitions to the Altios Germany brand, while the Indian operations proudly retain the Maier Vidorno Altios, identity. This move underscores the group’s dedication to offering holistic “Internationalisation 360” solutions for the German Mittelstand and mid-cap companies worldwide – and at the same time not lose the special expertise on India.
From Bombay Beginnings to Global Powerhouse
Founded in 2000 by Klaus Maier after a bold move from New York City, Maier Vidorno Altios, began with a mission to bridge the gap between global companies and India’s complex, dynamic market. Rejecting the traditional consultancy model (“We never wanted to be the consultant who took the shepherd’s dog,” Maier quips), Maier Vidorno Altios, built its reputation on deep operational expertise in accounting, HR, logistics, compliance, and market entry – born from real-world experience in trading and logistics.
“Surviving 25 years is remarkable – only 1 in 7 companies globally reach this milestone,” reflects Maier, Group Managing Partner. “We thrived not by avoiding disruption – we faced subprime crises, pandemics, and warehouse demolitions head-on – but by embedding ourselves in our clients’ journeys. We grew hand-in-hand with them.”
A Legacy Forged in Partnership: The Maier Vidorno Altios Difference
Maier Vidorno Altios’s success is rooted in its unique operational backbone. Unlike consultancies that “tell you what to do and walk away,” Maier Vidorno Altios, implements solutions daily for clients:
• Managing payroll for nearly 4,000 employees across India.
• Serving as the accounting & back-office hub for over 250 foreign companies.
• Handling logistics and invoicing for ~€100 million in goods/services annually.
• Expanding into M&A support, factory integration, and “Make in India for India” strategies.
The Altios Merger: Expanding Horizons
Recognizing the need to offer clients more than just India expertise, M+V merged with Altios International in 2021, just weeks before global lockdowns. Altios brought a network spanning 40+ offices across 25 top global economies.
“This wasn’t just about adding countries,” explains Maier. “It was about combining German depth and process excellence with French global reach and banking partnerships. A German can’t sell effectively in France, and vice-versa. Together, we cover 75% of European companies looking beyond their borders.”
Strategic Brand Evolution: Focused Expertise, Global Reach
Today’s announcement reflects the evolved group structure:
Altios Germany: Leading support for international companies entering the German market (Inbound) and guiding German Mittelstand & mid-caps to 25 global markets (Outbound), including M&A advisory and strategic consulting backed by operational execution.
Maier+Vidorno India: Continues as the premier operational partner for any foreign company in India, now also serving as a Global Capability Center for the Altios Group (e.g., Group IT).
“We stay pragmatic and true to our roots,” Maier emphasizes. “In India, we are Maier+Vidorno – trusted, operational, and deeply embedded. Our German colleagues, now Altios Germany, leverage a powerful global brand synonymous with comprehensive internationalization. This dual approach ensures we deliver on our core promises: Helping the German Mittelstand succeed worldwide, and offering global mid-caps the best operational support in India.”
Internationalization 360: The Future is Holistic
The group’s new “Internationalization 360” strategy, finalized at the recent Madrid Global Summit, encapsulates its unique value proposition: combining strategic consulting with a vast operational engine to deliver end-to-end international growth – from market strategy to boots-on-the-ground implementation.
“Don’t confuse us with the consultant from the shepherd joke,” Maier smiles. “Our advice is grounded in daily operational reality across 25 countries. We don’t just design the journey; we walk it with you.”
Join the Celebration
Maier+Vidorno and Altios invite clients, partners, and the business community to celebrate this milestone and the exciting future of truly integrated global growth.
About Maier+Vidorno (India):
Maier+Vidorno (M+V) is India’s leading business incubator and operational partner for international companies. For 25 years, M+V has provided comprehensive solutions encompassing Market Entry, Accounting, Finance, HR & Payroll, Logistics, Compliance, IT, Consulting, and Factory Setup, enabling seamless and successful operations in India. www.maiervidorno.com. Maier+Vidorno is part of the Altios Group.
About Altios Germany:
Altios Germany, part of Altios International, is a leading provider of holistic internationalization services (“Internationalization 360”) for the German Mittelstand and mid-cap companies. Services include Market Entry, Inbound Investment (Setting Up in Germany), M&A (Buy-Side), International Growth Consulting, and Operational Support across 25 global markets. www.altios.com/germany
About Altios International:
Altios International is a leading global provider of international expansion services, with 40+ offices in 25 countries. Altios supports companies with end-to-end solutions for sustainable international growth, combining strategic consulting with operational execution. www.altios.com
Media Contact:
Atul Pandey
Marketing Manager, M+V Altios India
