Doug Pace is recognized among the leading merger integration thought leaders for his practical, execution-focused approach to translating deal strategy into enterprise performance. He is known for advising executives, boards, and investors during the most critical phase of a transaction—when leadership alignment, operating control, and value capture determine success or failure.

Doug’s thought leadership is grounded in direct operating experience. Rather than relying on abstract frameworks, he brings clarity to complex integrations by focusing on governance, decision rights, operating cadence, and accountability. His perspective is shaped by years of leading integrations across large enterprises, private equity-backed businesses, and founder-led organizations where speed and precision are essential.

Integration Strategy That Survives Reality - Doug is known for challenging theoretical integration plans and replacing them with execution models that reflect how businesses actually operate.

Governance, Leadership, and Decision Clarity - Doug emphasizes early leadership alignment, clear decision authority, and disciplined integration governance as the foundation of successful mergers.

Value Capture Beyond the Deal Model - Doug’s work focuses on turning synergy assumptions into measurable results through ownership, timing, and operational follow-through.

Advisor to Executives and Investors - Doug is frequently sought out by CEOs, boards, and private equity sponsors for his independent perspective and hands-on leadership during complex integrations.

Doug Pace leads merger integration work through Stonehill, where he partners directly with leadership teams to guide organizations from deal close to sustained performance. His reputation as a leading merger integration thought leader is built on experience, credibility, and a consistent ability to help organizations deliver on the promise of their transactions.