Helping Organizations Navigate the Most Critical Phase of Any Acquisition

The value of an acquisition is not created when the deal closes. It is created in the months that follow as leadership teams align people, processes, technology, and operations around a shared future. This period often determines whether projected synergies are realized, key talent is retained, and strategic objectives become measurable business results.

Doug Pace helps organizations navigate that challenge.

As Founder and CEO of Stonehill, Doug works alongside private equity firms, portfolio companies, corporate acquirers, and executive leadership teams to guide post-merger integrations that require structure, alignment, and disciplined execution. His approach combines strategic thinking with practical operational leadership, helping organizations move from transaction close to sustained business performance.

A Practical Approach to Post-Merger Integration

Many organizations understand what needs to be accomplished following an acquisition. The challenge is creating alignment, maintaining momentum, and executing while continuing to operate the business.

Doug is known for helping leadership teams simplify complexity. Rather than overwhelming organizations with excessive process, he focuses on establishing clear priorities, governance structures, decision-making frameworks, and accountability mechanisms that keep integrations moving forward. His work is grounded in the belief that successful integrations require both strategic direction and operational discipline.

Throughout his career, Doug has worked with organizations navigating growth, transformation, acquisitions, and operational change. His experience spans private equity-backed businesses, middle market companies, and large enterprises operating in industries including healthcare, logistics, technology, real estate, and professional services.

Areas of Integration Expertise

• Executive Integration Leadership
Doug works directly with executive teams, sponsors, and stakeholders to create alignment around integration priorities and business objectives. His focus is on helping organizations maintain momentum while reducing uncertainty during periods of significant change.

• Integration Governance & Accountability
Successful integrations require clear ownership and decision-making structures. Doug helps organizations establish governance models that improve visibility, accelerate decisions, and keep teams focused on execution.

• Operating Model & Organizational Alignment
Acquisitions frequently create questions around roles, responsibilities, reporting structures, and decision rights. Doug helps leadership teams design scalable operating models that support future growth while maintaining organizational clarity.

• Value Creation & Performance Improvement
Integration activities should support measurable business outcomes. Doug works with organizations to align integration initiatives with growth objectives, operational improvements, and long-term value creation goals.

• Change Management & Leadership Alignment
People often determine whether an integration succeeds or fails. Doug helps organizations communicate effectively, align leadership teams, and navigate change in ways that improve adoption and reduce disruption.

• Technology & Business Transformation
Modern integrations often involve technology modernization, process redesign, and organizational transformation. Doug's experience across strategy, innovation, technology, and operations allows him to help organizations address integration challenges from a holistic perspective.

Why Organizations Work With Doug Pace

Organizations facing a merger or acquisition often need more than advice. They need a trusted advisor who can help leadership teams make decisions, navigate complexity, and maintain focus during a critical period.

Doug is valued for his ability to bridge strategy and execution. He works directly with executives and stakeholders to create clarity, establish accountability, and help organizations move forward with confidence. His approach emphasizes practical solutions, measurable outcomes, and long-term organizational success rather than theoretical frameworks.

Clients often engage Doug when they need an experienced partner who can align diverse stakeholders, guide integration efforts, and help management teams balance the demands of integration with the realities of running the business. His experience across private equity, corporate acquisitions, innovation, and transformation provides a unique perspective on how organizations can create value during periods of change.

Leadership Beyond Integration

While post-merger integration is a significant area of focus, Doug's broader expertise includes strategy, innovation, organizational design, business transformation, and value creation. This perspective allows him to help organizations think beyond integration checklists and focus on building stronger, more scalable businesses for the future.

For organizations preparing for an acquisition, navigating a complex integration, or seeking experienced leadership during a period of transformation, Doug Pace provides the strategic guidance and execution support needed to create alignment, accelerate progress, and realize the full potential of a transaction.

Work With Doug Pace

Successful integrations require leadership, discipline, and execution. Doug Pace partners with investors, executives, and management teams to help organizations navigate complexity, maintain momentum, and create lasting value after close.

Connect with Stonehill to discuss your integration objectives, organizational challenges, and value creation goals.