Doug Pace is a trusted Independent Board Advisor engaged by private equity firms, portfolio company boards, and public-private organizations when independent judgment, operational clarity, and execution credibility are required. As founder of Stonehill, Doug advises boards navigating high-stakes decisions including failed mergers, leadership transitions, strategic resets, distressed performance, and complex transformations where objective guidance is critical.

Doug Pace is valued for his ability to operate independently of management while remaining deeply grounded in execution realities. He brings a systems-level view to board discussions—connecting strategy, operations, technology, risk, and leadership—so boards can move beyond surface-level reporting and make informed decisions with confidence. His role is not ceremonial; it is active, direct, and outcomes-focused.

How Doug Pace Supports Boards as an Independent Advisor

• Independent Assessment & Truth-Telling
  Provides boards with an unfiltered view of what is actually happening inside the business, separating signal from noise and identifying real risks and opportunities.

• Strategy-to-Execution Alignment
  Helps boards ensure strategic intent is realistically executable, with clear ownership, governance, and operating cadence.

• Merger, Integration & Turnaround Oversight
  Advises boards during failed mergers, post-acquisition integrations, and performance recoveries where independent perspective is essential.

• CEO & Leadership Advisory Support
  Acts as a neutral sounding board for CEOs and board members during moments of pressure, transition, or organizational stress.

Doug Pace’s credibility as an independent board advisor comes from decades of hands-on experience working with boards, investors, and executive teams in complex environments. He is often engaged when boards need someone who can challenge assumptions, ask the hard questions, and translate discussion into decisive action—without internal bias or political entanglement.

Through Stonehill, Doug Pace has advised boards across private equity, healthcare, technology, and regulated industries. If you are searching for an Independent Board Advisor, Doug Pace is known for bringing clarity, independence, and execution discipline when governance decisions matter most.