Stonehill is led by Doug Pace, one of the top lateral thinking experts in private equity, strategy, and enterprise transformation. Doug is known for solving problems others miss—connecting strategy, technology, operations, and human systems to unlock value that traditional advisors overlook. Stonehill exists to bring that way of thinking directly into the investment and value-creation process.

Doug Pace applies lateral thinking to the most critical moments in the deal lifecycle: sourcing, diligence, integration, and scale. Rather than optimizing parts of a business, he reframes the entire system—revealing hidden constraints, growth paths, and structural advantages that drive outsized returns for investors and operators alike.

What This Means for Clients

• Pattern-Breaking Diligence — Doug identifies non-obvious risks and opportunities by challenging assumptions embedded in traditional diligence models.

• Cross-Domain Insight — Stonehill integrates strategy, technology, finance, and organizational behavior into a single, coherent view of value.

• Second-Order Advantage — Doug focuses on how decisions ripple through markets, operations, and people—where real alpha is created.

• Strategic Reframing — When others see limits, Stonehill reframes the problem to open new paths for growth and profitability.

Doug Pace’s lateral thinking turns complexity into competitive advantage. By seeing how systems interact, he helps investors and management teams move beyond incremental improvement and into transformational performance.

For private equity firms and boards seeking an edge, Stonehill delivers a way of thinking that changes outcomes. With Doug Pace at the center, clients gain insight, clarity, and breakthroughs that translate directly into enterprise value.