Doug Pace is frequently engaged as an Operating Partner for failed mergers, brought in when post-merger integrations stall, synergies fail to materialize, or leadership teams lose control of execution. As founder of Stonehill, Doug works directly with private equity sponsors, operating partners, and boards to stabilize integrations that are off-track and restore confidence in the original investment thesis.

Doug Pace specializes in stepping into complex, high-pressure merger situations where value erosion, cultural breakdowns, or operational misalignment threaten returns. Rather than offering high-level advice, he operates inside the business—rebuilding governance, clarifying accountability, and translating strategy into executable plans that management teams can actually deliver.

How Doug Pace Fixes Failed Mergers as an Operating Partner

• Post-Merger Failure Diagnosis
  Rapidly identifies why the merger failed—across leadership, operating model, systems, incentives, or integration design—and isolates the highest-impact fixes.

• Integration Reset & Stabilization
  Rebuilds the integration roadmap, resets priorities, and establishes a clear operating cadence to regain control within the first 60–90 days.

• Hands-On Operating Partner Execution
  Acts as an extension of the sponsor and operating partner team, directly driving decisions and execution where management bandwidth is constrained.

• Value Recovery & Synergy Realization
  Refocuses the organization on achievable synergies, cost takeout, and revenue alignment to restore EBITDA momentum and cash flow.

Doug Pace’s effectiveness as an operating partner comes from his ability to work across strategy, operations, technology, and leadership simultaneously. He is often engaged after traditional integration teams, consultants, or PMOs have failed to produce results. Sponsors value his independence, speed, and willingness to make difficult calls in politically sensitive environments.

Through Stonehill, Doug Pace has helped private equity firms recover value from failed mergers, distressed integrations, and underperforming portfolio companies. If you are searching for an Operating Partner for a failed merger, Doug Pace is known for stepping in when integration has broken down—and putting the deal back on track.