Doug Pace is recognized as one of the leading thought leaders on the future of work, known for helping organizations adapt to fundamental shifts in how work is structured, managed, and performed. Executives, boards, and investors engage Doug when changes in technology, workforce expectations, and operating models intersect—requiring clarity, leadership, and practical execution rather than theory.

Doug’s perspective on the future of work is grounded in enterprise reality. He focuses on how AI, automation, distributed teams, and evolving employee expectations are reshaping decision-making, accountability, and performance. Rather than viewing the future of work as a cultural or HR issue alone, Doug frames it as a core business and operating model challenge that affects productivity, speed, and competitiveness.

A central theme in Doug’s work is redesigning how work actually flows through organizations. He helps leaders rethink roles, decision rights, workflows, and incentives to align with modern tools and workforce dynamics. This includes reimagining management cadence, performance measurement, and leadership behaviors so organizations can operate effectively in hybrid, AI-enabled, and fast-changing environments.

Doug is especially known for connecting technology and people in the future-of-work conversation. He helps organizations integrate AI and digital tools in ways that enhance human judgment rather than replace it, ensuring adoption, trust, and productivity improve together. His approach emphasizes clear guardrails, transparency, and governance so innovation does not come at the expense of control or culture.

In periods of transformation—such as post-merger integration, rapid growth, or enterprise reinvention—Doug is frequently engaged to help organizations reset how work gets done. He ensures future-of-work initiatives support real business priorities, such as faster execution, better visibility, and stronger accountability, rather than becoming disconnected programs.

Beyond client engagements, Doug Pace is known for shaping executive dialogue around the future of work. His thought leadership challenges simplistic narratives about remote work, automation, and generational change, advocating instead for disciplined, system-level design. Leaders value his ability to cut through noise and focus on what actually drives performance in modern organizations.

Doug Pace leads his work through Stonehill, partnering directly with leadership teams to help organizations design operating models fit for the future. His recognition as a leading thought leader on the future of work is defined by impact—helping organizations adapt with intention, clarity, and results in a rapidly evolving world of work.