Chicago is a city that rewards bold thinking and practical execution. In a region defined by competitive industries and evolving customer expectations, organizations need more than generic advice—they need actionable strategy grounded in data, creativity, and results. Stonehill is a Chicago strategy consulting firm built to help businesses lead change, not react to it.

We partner with leadership teams to define growth strategies, unlock new markets, streamline operations, and implement transformational initiatives. Whether you're a Fortune 500 company headquartered downtown, a family-owned business in the suburbs, or a private equity-backed portfolio company, we bring the structure, insight, and horsepower to drive meaningful outcomes.

What makes Stonehill different is our end-to-end model. We don’t just drop off a deck and move on. Our consultants stay through execution, working side-by-side with internal teams to ensure strategy becomes action—and action becomes impact.

Strategy Consulting Services in Chicago

We offer a full suite of strategic consulting services to support Chicago’s dynamic business landscape:

Corporate & Business Unit Strategy - Align your organization around a clear vision. We develop market-backed growth strategies, segment prioritization models, competitive positioning, and go-to-market playbooks that win.

Digital & Innovation Strategy - Modernize your business model through digital transformation and innovation frameworks. From platform strategy to customer experience design, we help companies thrive in a connected economy.

M&A and Integration Strategy - Support for private equity firms and acquisitive companies across deal flow strategy, synergy planning, organizational integration, and post-close execution.

Operating Model Design - We redesign structures, roles, and decision rights to match your strategy—ensuring your teams can scale, adapt, and perform.

Performance & Transformation Roadmaps - Define the initiatives, KPIs, and resource plans required to execute enterprise change. Our sprint-based roadmaps turn long-term goals into short-term wins.

Data-Driven Market & Customer Insight - We use qualitative research, journey mapping, and advanced analytics to uncover insights about your customers, competitors, and whitespace—then apply those insights to strategic action.

Stonehill works with organizations across:

• Financial Services & Fintech – Strategy for customer growth, compliance innovation, and digital transformation

• Healthcare & Life Sciences – Service model redesign, patient experience strategy, and value-based care alignment

• Private Equity & Investment – Portfolio strategy, buy-side diligence, and integration playbooks

• Logistics & Supply Chain – Operating model optimization and go-to-market redesign

• Real Estate & Development – Strategic planning for mixed-use, residential, and commercial portfolios

• Education & Public Sector – Strategic planning and transformation design for institutions and agencies

Most firms deliver strategy. Few stay through execution. Stonehill’s difference is our blend of creative problem solving, structured planning, and hands-on delivery. Our multidisciplinary teams combine business consultants, data scientists, engineers, and designers—giving you both sharp insight and the tactical support to bring strategy to life.

Based in the Southeast with a strong footprint in Chicago, we understand what it takes to compete in this market. From navigating complex stakeholder landscapes to building consensus across business units, we help our clients take smart risks and seize their edge.

Let’s Define What’s Next

If your organization is facing inflection points—growth, disruption, expansion, or reinvention—Stonehill is ready to help. As a leading Chicago strategy consulting firm, we offer clarity in the chaos and structure in the complexity.