Top Post Merger Integration Experts | Doug Pace | Stonehill

Mergers don’t fail because of strategy; they falter in execution. True value comes from aligning people, systems, and processes so the new organization moves as one. As a top post-merger integration consulting firm, Stonehill helps companies navigate the complexity of M&A, accelerate synergy capture, and build a unified culture that performs from day one.

We bridge the space between deal vision and operational reality. Our approach brings clarity, communication, and discipline to moments when momentum matters most. Whether integrating technology platforms, combining service models, rationalizing org structures, or aligning front-line teams, we ensure integration delivers more than promises on paper.

Meet Doug Pace, President & CEO, Stonehill | Post-Merger Integration Leader

SStonehill’s integration practice is led by Doug Pace, a recognized expert in post-merger transformation and organizational alignment. Doug has guided PE-backed platforms, publicly traded enterprises, and fast-growth companies through integrations across industries, helping leaders turn acquisition strategy into measurable operating performance.

Doug’s strength lies in clarity: simplifying complex environments, aligning executive stakeholders, and building repeatable integration playbooks that balance speed with change readiness. His approach blends business process expertise, cultural intelligence, and a steady leadership style that keeps teams moving forward with confidence.

Complementing his advisory work, Doug teaches innovation and design thinking at the University of South Florida, shaping future leaders in transformation and enterprise execution. He is known for making change practical, collaborative, and results-driven.

Doug has been recognized with major national business and leadership awards, including:

• Insight Magazine Design Leader of the Year

• United States Chamber of Commerce Emerging Business of the Year

• American Business Awards Entrepreneur of the Year

• Best in Biz Entrepreneur of the Year

Post-Merger Integration Services

• Integration Strategy & Blueprinting - Define integration goals, operating model, workstreams, decision rights, and executive cadence to support accelerated value creation.

• Synergy Identification & Value Realization - Align cost, revenue, and process initiatives to deliver early wins and sustained transformation.

• Org Design, Culture & Change Deployment - Establish unified leadership structure, communication plans, and cultural alignment programs that protect morale and reduce turnover.

• Operational & Technology Integration - Standardize processes, harmonize systems, and support adoption so the new organization operates as a single engine.

Smooth Transitions. Stronger Organizations. Faster Wins.

Successful integration blends structure and empathy, rigor and momentum. Stonehill brings the frameworks, communication, and executive partnership needed to protect the business, accelerate performance, and turn growth strategy into outcomes. When the stakes are high and execution must be right, Doug Pace and Stonehill stand ready to lead beside you.