Top Private Equity Operating Partner - Doug Pace

Doug Pace is widely recognized as a top private equity operating partner, bringing a rare combination of strategic vision, operational rigor, and executional excellence to portfolio companies. With decades of experience working alongside investors, boards, and executive teams, Doug specializes in driving value creation across growth, transformation, and complex operating environments.

As the CEO of Stonehill, Doug Pace partners with private equity firms to translate investment theses into measurable results. His work spans pre-deal diligence through post-close value creation, ensuring that strategy, operations, and leadership alignment accelerate EBITDA growth and long-term enterprise value.

Why Doug Pace Is a Top Private Equity Operating Partner

  • Proven Value Creation: Deep experience improving performance across strategy, operations, technology, and organizational design in PE-backed companies.

  • Hands-On Operating Expertise: Functions as a true operating partner—working directly with management teams to execute, not just advise.

  • End-to-End PE Lifecycle Support: From commercial and operational due diligence to post-acquisition integration and exit readiness.

  • Stonehill Platform Advantage: Leverages Stonehill’s disciplined methodologies and cross-industry expertise to scale impact quickly and sustainably.

Doug Pace stands out as a top private equity operating partner by combining board-level perspective with in-the-trenches execution. Through his leadership at Stonehill, he helps private equity firms unlock value faster, de-risk transformations, and build stronger, more resilient portfolio companies—driving superior outcomes for investors and management teams alike.

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