The Consulting Report is pleased to announce The Top 25 Consulting Firm CEOs of 2024. As the business world evolves—from the rise of AI-powered decision-making to shifting consumer expectations—the role of consulting leaders is more vital than ever for organizations. These CEOs are not only redefining the scope of consulting but are setting the very strategies that shape the future of industries. Whether driving digital transformation, optimizing global operations, or leading the charge in sustainable business practices, their leadership is instrumental in helping clients adapt and thrive amid the new realities of the business landscape.
With the consulting industry now a $300 billion market, competition is fiercer than ever. These CEOs are rising to the challenge, leading their firms through complex initiatives amidst rapidly advancing technology and shifting market dynamics. Through their ability to inspire and coordinate large organizations, they guide their firms not only to adapt to change—but lead it, positioning them as essential partners in long-term success.
Brian Becker, CEO of RSM US, has successfully led the firm’s expansion into new international markets while enhancing profitability for middle-market companies through strategic advisory and operational optimization. David Kessler, CEO of CohnReznick, brings 30 years of experience to his leadership role, overseeing a global team of over 4,700 professionals and driving strategic initiatives across industries. Nigel Vaz, CEO of Publicis Sapient, is praised for guiding the firm’s growth in the digital consulting space, helping clients leverage advanced technology and data-driven strategies to enhance customer experience and operational efficiency across industries.
This year’s awardees were selected through a methodical nomination process and careful consideration of each candidate’s career track record and industry contributions. Please join us in celebrating The Top 25 Consulting Firm CEOs of 2024.
1. Julie Sweet
Firm: Accenture
Title: Chief Executive Officer
Julie Sweet is Chair and Chief Executive Officer of Accenture, a leading global professional services company that helps the world’s leading organizations build their digital core, optimize their operations, accelerate revenue growth and enhance services.
Sweet became CEO in September 2019 and assumed the role of chair in September 2021. Previously, she served as CEO of Accenture's North American business, the company's largest geographic market. Before that, she was Accenture's general counsel, secretary, and chief compliance officer for five years. Prior to joining Accenture in 2010, Sweet was a partner at the law firm Cravath, Swaine & Moore for 10 years.
Sweet serves on the Board of Trustees for the World Economic Forum, the Center for Strategic & International Studies, and the Marriott Foundation for People with Disabilities – Bridges from School to Work. She is also Board Co-Chair of the New York Jobs CEO Council and Welcome.US. Sweet holds a bachelor’s degree from Claremont McKenna College and a JD from Columbia Law School.
2. Horacio Rozanski
Firm: Booz Allen Hamilton
Title: President and CEO
Horacio Rozanski is the President and Chief Executive Officer of Booz Allen Hamilton, a firm focused on advancing the nation’s most critical civil, defense, and national security priorities. Rozanski started with Booz Allen in 1991 as a summer intern, and a year later, joined full time as a strategy consultant in the company's commercial business.
Horacio advanced through various leadership roles, serving as Chief Personnel Officer, Chief Strategy and Talent Officer, Chief Operating Officer, and President before becoming Chief Executive Officer in 2015 and Chairman of the Board of Directors in 2024.
During his more than 30-year Booz Allen career, Horacio has played an integral role in the company’s major strategic initiatives, including the successful 2010 initial public offering. He has played a central role in the company’s evolution, helping transition Booz Allen from a traditional consulting firm to a leading technology integrator and innovator for the U.S. federal government. Horacio holds a BBA from the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire and an MBA from the University of Chicago.
3. Nigel Vaz
Firm: Publicis Sapient
Title: Chief Executive Officer
Nigel Vaz is the Chief Executive Officer of Publicis Sapient, a digital business transformation company. Publicis Sapient helps leading organizations adapt to constant change and capture value through digital.
In more than two decades with Publicis Sapient, Nigel has advised clients across industries, driven growth across geographies and, as CEO, has led the company’s digital business transformation strategy, including evolving its capabilities across Strategy, Product, Experience, Engineering, Data and AI (SPEED). With AI advances now firmly part of clients’ broader transformation requirements, Publicis Sapient is well-positioned, connecting data and AI across capabilities and broader transformation remits. He spearheaded the development of proprietary AI tools such as Sapient Slingshot and Bodhi, which automate complex processes and help to transform businesses at pace through AI-powered solutions.
As a member of the Executive Committee and Global Lead of Digital Business Transformation for Publicis Groupe, Nigel and Publicis Sapient have been key to the group’s €300m investment in CoreAI – a powerful platform that connects data and AI/ML to accelerate client use cases across Marketing and Digital Business Transformation.
4. Joseph Ucuzoglu
Firm: Deloitte
Title: Global Chief Executive Officer
Joseph Ucuzoglu is the Deloitte Global Chief Executive Officer, leading the largest professional services organization in the world. With more than 460,000 professionals and over $67 billion in revenue, Deloitte serves a broad cross-section of the largest corporations and governmental agencies around the world.
Ucuzoglu remains actively engaged with many clients as well as a range of external stakeholders, working to ensure that we are consistently leveraging the full breadth of Deloitte to deliver impactful results for clients and communities. He frequently speaks on a broad range of current issues facing the business community.
Ucuzoglu is a member of the Business Roundtable, the World Economic Forum’s International Business Council, and the Board of the Yale School of Management’s Program on Stakeholder Innovation, and serves as a member of the Board of Trustees of the University of Southern California. He holds a bachelor’s degree in accounting from the University of Southern California.
5. Aiman Ezzat
Firm: Capgemini
Title: Director, Chief Executive Officer and Member of the Strategy & CSR Committee
Aiman Ezzat is the Chief Executive Officer and Director of Capgemini SE, where he also serves as a member of the Strategy & CSR Committee. Capgemini is a global business and technology transformation partner, helping organizations accelerate their transition to a digital and sustainable world, with over 340,000 team members in more than 50 countries.
Ezzat has been CEO of Capgemini since 2020. He previously served as Chief Operating Officer from 2018 to 2020. In 2006, he was part of the team that managed the acquisition and integration of Kanbay, a global IT services firm focused on the Financial Services industry. Before joining Capgemini, Ezzat was Managing Director of International Operations at Headstrong, a global consultancy serving the Financial Services sector, from 2000 to 2004.
Ezzat holds a master’s degree in chemical engineering from École Supérieure de Chimie Physique Electronique de Lyon in France and an MBA from the Anderson School of Management at UCLA. He has been a Director of Air Liquide since 2021.
6. Bill Thomas
Firm: KPMG
Title: Chief Executive Officer and Global Chairman
Bill Thomas is the Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of KPMG International, a firm with more than 265,000 people serving clients across 143 countries. He oversees the delivery of services to clients worldwide, ensuring KPMG maintains its reputation as a trusted partner in the business community. KPMG is a global organization of independent professional services firms, providing audit, tax, and advisory services under the KPMG brand.
Thomas has more than a decade of executive-level leadership experience and previously served as Chairman of KPMG’s Americas region from 2014 to 2017, and as CEO and Senior Partner of KPMG in Canada from 2009 to 2016. Throughout his career, he has advanced the firm’s global strategy across local, regional, and international markets, combining practical solutions with creative approaches to achieve measurable results. Thomas graduated from the University of British Columbia with an undergraduate degree.
7. Shub Bhowmick
Firm: Tredence Inc.
Title: Co-Founder and CEO
Shub Bhowmick is the Chief Executive Officer and Co-Founder of Tredence. In 2013, Bhowmick and his partners launched Tredence, a data science and AI engineering company focused on solving the last-mile problem in analytics. In 2013, Bhowmick and his partners launched Tredence with the goal of bridging the gap between insight creation and value realization.
Today, Tredence has grown to over 3,000 employees, with offices in the San Francisco Bay Area, Chicago, London, Toronto, and Bangalore, serving clients across industries including retail, CPG, hi-tech, telecom, healthcare, travel, and industrials.
With over 25 years of experience, Bhowmick has worked as a problem solver, entrepreneur, and technology leader. Prior to founding Tredence, he held senior executive roles at Diamond Consultants (now PwC), Mu Sigma, Liberty Advisor Group, and Infosys. Bhowmick holds an MBA from Northwestern University’s Kellogg School of Management and a bachelor of technology in chemical engineering from IIT-BHU, India.
8. Bob Sternfels
Firm: McKinsey & Company
Title: Global Managing Partner
Bob Sternfels is the Global Managing Partner of McKinsey & Company and chairs the firm's board of directors. McKinsey & Company is a global management consulting firm and a trusted advisor to the world's leading businesses, governments, and institutions. The firm collaborates with organizations across the private, public, and social sectors. Sternfels focuses on ensuring that McKinsey helps clients achieve lasting improvements in performance while fostering an inclusive culture.
Sternfels is a founding member and chair of the African Leadership Group Advisory Board and a Co-Chair of the First Chance Campaign at Concordance. He sits on the boards of the US-China Business Council, New York City Jobs Council, FCLTGlobal and With Honor Action’s Advisory Board. He is an active member of the Business Roundtable, Asia Business Council, The International Advisory Council for The Singapore Economic Development Board, Tsinghua SEM Advisory Board, the Trilateral Commission and the Council on Foreign Relations.
Sternfels is a graduate of Stanford University and the University of Oxford. He serves in a personal capacity on the board of QuestBridge, the advisory board of USA Water Polo, and as a trustee of the Rhodes Trust.
9. Brian Becker
Firm: RSM US
Title: Managing Partner and CEO
Brian Becker is the Managing Partner and Chief Executive Officer of RSM US, where he oversees the firm’s strategy and operations across four countries: the United States, Canada, El Salvador, and India. RSM empowers middle-market companies globally to navigate change and drive economic growth.
As an expert in digital transformation, Becker is leading RSM's efforts to evolve into a digital firm while preserving its leadership position in the middle market. He is also dedicated to advancing diversity and inclusion at RSM and maintaining the firm’s long-standing commitment to community stewardship.
Becker previously served as RSM’s consulting leader, where he tripled the size of the practice in five years by harnessing the full power of RSM’s technical and industry expertise. He has also held numerous other national and regional leadership roles at RSM, and he served as a member of the RSM US LLP Board of Directors from 2011 to 2015. Becker graduated from the University of Northern Iowa with an undergraduate degree in accounting.
10. David Kessler
Firm: CohnReznick
Title: Chief Executive Officer
David Kessler is the Chief Executive Officer of CohnReznick, where he is responsible for overseeing the strategic priorities, operations, people, and client service initiatives for the firm. In this capacity, he works with the Executive Board and other firm leaders to drive CohnReznick’s mission of creating opportunities for their people, delivering value for clients, and supporting communities.
With over a century of experience and a global team exceeding 4,700 members, the firm serves clients across numerous industries through an integrated team of advisory, assurance, and tax professionals.
Kessler has over 30 years of experience providing audit, tax, and management advisory services to the real estate and financial services industries. He graduated from the University of Maryland with an undergraduate degree in accounting.
11. Jessica Skon
Firm: BTS
Title: President and CEO
Jessica Skon is the Global CEO of BTS Group. With two decades of experience at BTS, she has overseen the company’s market strategies, service delivery, and global operations, working closely with teams across the world. SSkon has collaborated with high-tech and Fortune 50 clients, applying her business expertise to support executive leaders in driving growth and organizational change.
In partnership with clients, Skon is responsible for pioneering the application of enterprise simulations for strategy execution. Prior to her role as Global CEO, she led and transformed BTS North America as President and CEO, headed BTS’s West region, and founded the BTS leadership practice.
Skon is a strong advocate for diversity, equity, and inclusion and led initiatives to enhance gender equity and representation throughout the organization. In 2023 and 2024, she was recognized in the Consulting Report’s Top 50 Consulting Firm CEOs. Outside of her work at BTS, Skon is a published author and is involved in various philanthropic activities. She currently serves as Chair of the Audit Committee on the board of trustees for Harvey Mudd College. Skon holds a bachelor’s degree from the University of Minnesota.
12. Bryan Marsal
Firm: Alvarez & Marsal
Title: Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer
Bryan Marsal is Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Alvarez & Marsal, a global consulting firm that provides restructuring, performance improvement and M&A transaction services.
Marsal is a highly accomplished restructuring and turnaround expert, recognized for his leadership in navigating challenging and complex situations. Notably, Marsal served as the Chief Executive Officer of Lehman Brothers for three years, overseeing the largest bankruptcy in history. He has successfully led numerous high-profile engagements, including HealthSouth, Arthur Andersen, Cluett American, and Republic Health.
Prior to co-founding Alvarez & Marsal, Marsal spent seven years at Citibank and two years at Norton Simon. He earned a BBA and MBA from the University of Michigan. Marsal is actively involved in the University of Michigan Ross School of Business, where he sits on the advisory board.
13. Seth Siegel
Firm: Grant Thornton
Title: Chief Executive Officer
Seth Siegel is the Chief Executive Officer of Grant Thornton Advisors, where he oversees the firm’s Executive Committee in shaping strategy and operations across various service areas, industries, and geographies. He previously served as the office managing partner for South Florida, overseeing the Miami and Fort Lauderdale offices. Siegel has also been a member of the Grant Thornton Partnership Board, a group of 10 members elected by the firm’s partners and principals to govern the partnership and oversee the work of the CEO.
Siegel joined Grant Thornton in 1996 and became a Partner in 2006. After a brief time away in the late 1990s, where he worked as a controller and registered representative in the financial-services sector, he returned to the firm. He served as the Florida Audit practice leader from 2012 to 2019, expanding the practice area and driving significant growth in revenue and profitability while maintaining quality. Siegel also led Grant Thornton’s Florida Real Estate, Construction, and Hospitality industry group.
Siegel holds a bachelor’s degree in accounting from Florida Atlantic University and has completed the National Association of Corporate Directors (NACD) Director Professionalism program. He is a licensed certified public accountant in Florida and is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants and the Florida Institute of Certified Public Accountants.
14. John Walsworth
Firm: CSG Government Solutions
Title: Founder, Chairman and CEO
John Walsworth is the Founder, Chairman, and Chief Executive Officer of CSG Government Solutions, a firm that specializes in managing complex projects to modernize the information technology and organizational processes of government programs. Since 1997, CSG has helped government agencies in 49 states and territories enhance their capabilities, particularly in programs that support vulnerable populations such as Medicaid, unemployment insurance, child support, child welfare, and other assistance programs.
Walsworth built CSG with a focus on delivering high-quality management services and ensuring the productivity of project teams. Over the past 25 years, he and his team have helped hundreds of public sector clients navigate large technology shifts, from the early introduction of online services to current efforts to streamline processes through the integration of artificial intelligence and other capabilities.
Walsworth also established CSG Tech, an organization focusing on industry research, training, and automated tools that promote the success of system modernization efforts. Prior to founding CSG, Walsworth worked as a consultant for Andersen Consulting and Computer Sciences Corporation. He holds a bachelor’s degree in history and mathematics from the University of Wisconsin-Madison.
15. Joseph Tarantino
Company: Protiviti
Title: President and Chief Executive Officer
Joseph Tarantino has been President and Chief Executive Officer of Protiviti, a global consulting firm, since December 2007. He is responsible for the company’s worldwide operations, with a global executive team reporting to him. Tarantino has been with Protiviti since its inception in 2002. One of five founding members of the Protiviti Operating Committee, he served previously as managing director of the firm’s U.S. Northeast practice and led its global industry program. He has more than 40 years of experience working with organizations to enhance their business performance through risk management, operational effectiveness, and improved governance.
Tarantino attended St. John’s University, where he earned a bachelor’s in accounting and is currently a member of the university’s board of trustees and chair of the finance committee. In 2016, Tarantino and his wife, Eileen Tarantino, were awarded a Spirit of Service award by the university. A community leader, Tarantino serves on the board and audit and finance committees for Calvary Hospital in the Bronx. In 2023, he received the Calvary Medal from Calvary Hospital, presented to individuals whose life and work exemplify the ideas of integrity, excellence, compassion, and concern for the dignity of human life. In the same year, he was honored by Smile Farms for Protiviti’s commitment to combating food insecurity in the community.
16. Mark Hussey
Firm: Huron
Title: CEO and President
Mark Hussey is the Chief Executive Officer and President of Huron, providing executive leadership in the company’s mission to support clients through transformation as they navigate continuous change. He fosters the culture, values, and leadership principles that guide Huron’s focus on developing its people.
Under his leadership, Huron has evolved into a global, integrated operating company, combining industry expertise in healthcare, education, financial services, energy, utilities, industrials, manufacturing, and the public sector, along with a growing digital business.
Mark was appointed CEO in 2023 and President in 2019. He previously served as Chief Operating Officer from 2014 to 2022, and as interim healthcare industry leader from 2017 to 2019, where he helped return the business to growth. Prior to that, he was Chief Financial Officer from 2011 to 2017 and Treasurer from 2011 to 2016, overseeing Huron’s capital and financing strategies as well as the finance and accounting functions.
Before joining Huron, Mark served as Chief Financial Officer at CrossCom National, and held various finance and accounting roles at Information Resources, Ezlinks Golf, Dominick’s Division of Safeway, Acme Metals, and The Quaker Oats Company. His diverse experience has positioned him to advance Huron’s strategic, growth-oriented vision.
Mark holds a bachelor’s degree in accountancy from the University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign, and an MBA in finance from the University of Chicago Graduate School of Business. He is a Chartered Financial Analyst, Certified Management Accountant, and Certified Public Accountant in the state of Illinois.
17. Dimitrius Oliveira
Firm: Atento
Title: Chief Executive Officer
Dimitrius Oliveira is the Chief Executive Officer of Atento, a leading global customer relationship management (CRM) company. Oliveira was appointed CEO in 2022 after a successful tenure as Regional Director for South America and Brazil, where he drove Atento to market leadership in Brazil. Under his leadership, Atento became the dominant player in the Brazilian market, with more than double the market share of its closest competitor.
Oliveira has more than 30 years of experience in the technology and services sectors, with a strong track record in sales, after-sales, and operations. His leadership is characterized by a focus on innovation, operational efficiency, and employee empowerment. Under his guidance, Atento has embraced startup collaborations, focusing on AI and automation, and has maintained ISO 56002 certification for four consecutive years.
In addition to driving innovation, Oliveira has led significant efforts in corporate social responsibility. He spearheaded Atento's ESG initiatives, resulting in a workforce with 65% female representation and substantial internal career development opportunities. Oliveira's commitment to sustainability is reflected in a 32.6% reduction in Atento's carbon footprint since 2020.
Notable achievements during Oliveira's tenure include navigating the pandemic with agility, implementing remote work for 70,000 employees in Brazil, and leading the restructuring of Atento's liabilities in 2023. His ability to manage crises, including a cyberattack, has further solidified his reputation as a leader capable of steering the company through complex challenges while continuing to drive growth and innovation.
18. Alberto Idone
Firm: BIP
Title: Chief Executive Officer
Alberto Idone is the Chief Executive Officer of BIP, where he leads the firm’s global operations and strategic direction. He assumed the role in April 2024, overseeing the company’s continued expansion and focus on client success. Previously, Idone held the position of Managing Partner at BIP Italy, where he was instrumental in driving growth and establishing the firm’s presence in multiple countries, including the UK, Turkey, and the Middle East.
With a background in management consulting, Idone has worked with prominent clients in the telecommunications, energy, banking, and retail sectors across Europe and the Middle East. His professional interests focus on machine learning, big data, advanced analytics, agile methodologies, and CMMI.
Idone began his career at Accenture before joining BIP in 2004. He holds a degree in microelectronics and device physics from the Politecnico di Milano University and attended the Yale Management Consulting School for Executive Education.
19. Kevin Lynch
Firm: Optiv Security
Title: Chief Executive Officer
Kevin Lynch is the Chief Executive Officer of Optiv Security, a leading cybersecurity firm. Since joining the company, Lynch has expanded Optiv’s workforce from 1,600 to more than 2,700 employees and has been instrumental in shifting the company’s focus from cybersecurity to cyber resilience. Under his leadership, Optiv helps clients proactively integrate security and build resilience, ensuring they are prepared for potential data loss events and can quickly return to normal operations.
Lynch has fostered a strong internal culture at Optiv, emphasizing the value of employees and driving diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives across the company. He has championed DEI both within Optiv’s workforce and leadership, which includes significant gender, ethnic, and veteran representation.
Beyond his work at Optiv, Lynch is recognized as a thought leader in the cybersecurity industry. He serves on several boards, including Optiv’s Client Advisory Board, the Committee for Economic Development’s Technology and Innovation think tank, and the boards of Ten Eleven Ventures. Lynch is also a member of the Wall Street Journal’s CEO Council, Forbes Technology Council, and CNBC’s CEO Council. He frequently speaks on topics of growth, strategy, and cybersecurity at industry conferences and in the media.
Under his leadership, Optiv has become the world’s largest convener of security technology companies, helping organizations navigate the increasingly complex cybersecurity landscape. Lynch has also worked to ensure that Optiv’s internal IT and security teams are equipped with the resources and expertise to protect company data and maintain strong client relationships.
20. Doug Wagoner
Firm: LMI
Title: Chief Executive Officer
Doug Wagoner is the Chief Executive Officer of LMI, a company focused on driving mission-critical initiatives for the federal government. Under Doug's leadership, LMI has expanded its capabilities with the acquisition of Suntiva in 2021, strengthening its digital and workforce solutions while gaining new access to public health and defense sectors.
In 2022, LMI further grew its presence in the space market with the acquisition of Synaptech and the creation of the Space Center of Excellence, a joint partnership with the Space Force Association that promotes collaboration and knowledge sharing across the space domain.
Doug has also prioritized diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility, establishing six commitments to enhance opportunities for underrepresented groups within LMI. This focus has reinforced the company's culture of opportunity and success for all employees.
Doug serves on the boards of the United Service Organizations (USO), Thomson Reuters Special Services, and the Pamplin Advisory Council, and has previously served on the boards of TeraThink Corporation, OceanSound Partners, and Blessings in a Backpack.
Before joining LMI in 2020, Doug served as sector president at SAIC, where he was responsible for operations and over 15,000 consultants and engineers. He has also held senior leadership positions at DSA and ChoicePoint (now LexisNexis) and began his career at EDS (now DXC Technology). Doug holds a bachelor’s degree in finance from The College of William & Mary and an MBA from Virginia Tech.
21. Michael Dunn
Firm: Prophet
Title: CEO and Chairman
Michael Dunn is the Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Prophet, where he has led the firm through significant growth over the past decade. Under his leadership, Prophet has expanded its global presence and strengthened its position as a leading brand and marketing consultancy, helping clients achieve sustainable growth.
Dunn oversees the development of Prophet’s strategy, client relationships, and talent. He also serves as a strategic advisor on client engagements, with expertise in specialty retail, financial services, high technology, and the Internet sectors. He has co-authored and authored books on brand-driven business and marketing accountability.
Prior to joining Prophet, Michael served as President and CEO of Context Integration, a high-growth systems integrator with U.S. and Indian operations. He holds a bachelor’s degree from Haverford College and an MBA and master’s degree in Asian studies from the University of California, Berkeley.
22. Tom Stratos
Firm: Cosmote eValue & Germanos
Title: Chief Executive Officer
Athanasios (Tom) Stratos is the Chief Executive Officer of Cosmote eValue in Greece and eValue International in Romania, roles he has held since 2009. He also serves as Chief Customer Operations Officer for OTE Group since 2018 and as President and CEO of Germanos. Under his leadership, Cosmote eValue, a member of OTE Group, has grown significantly, with a focus on delivering customer experience and relationship initiatives to leading organizations in the region.
Stratos joined the OTE Group in 1998 and has held several senior management positions, including Executive Director of Customer Services at OTE Group from 2014 to 2018. With extensive commercial experience in sales, retail, customer care, and customer experience within the telecom sector, Stratos has worked for major companies in both Greece and Canada. He holds a degree in business administration from Ryerson University in Toronto.
23. Thomas Leidigh
Firm: Infinity
Title: CEO and Founder
As Chief Executive Officer, Founder, and Owner, Thomas Leidigh oversees the vision, mission, and strategy for Infinity, a company focused on helping clients acquire and retain customers. Since 1996, Infinity has partnered with SMB brands across North America to deliver engagement solutions and improve sales ROI. Leidigh has over 30 years of executive experience in sales, direct marketing, and product development, with a focus on strategic sales and client engagements.
Previously, Leidigh was a Founder and President at Personal Safety Corporation. Earlier in his career he worked with First Interstate Bank as a management trainee. Tom earned an MBA from Arizona State University and a bachelor’s degree in business administration from the University of Iowa.
24. Joseph Esteves
Firm: Maine Pointe
Title: Chief Executive Officer
Joseph Esteves serves as the Chief Executive Officer of Maine Pointe, a company of SGS, bringing over 15 years of experience in supply chain and operations consulting. His expertise spans strategic procurement, logistics management, operational excellence, corporate carve-outs, and digital enablement.
Joseph has partnered with private equity sponsors, middle-market companies, and Fortune 500 corporations to deliver hundreds of millions in financial improvements and create billions in increased valuations. He has a proven track record of driving initiatives that improve cash flow, reduce costs, and enhance growth opportunities while mitigating risks and ensuring sustainable outcomes.
In his leadership role, Joseph works closely with investors and executives to solve complex business challenges and implement value-creation strategies across diverse industries. His approach emphasizes measurable results and practical solutions tailored to client needs.
In addition to his role as CEO, Joseph is also an active member of The Association of Corporate Growth and the Turnaround Management Association. He holds a bachelor’s degree in industrial operations and supply chain management from the University of North Carolina at Charlotte.
25. Jayson Traxler
Firm: Stax
Title: Chief Executive Officer
Jayson Traxler is the Chief Executive Officer of Stax, a global strategy consulting firm specializing in commercial due diligence, value creation, and exit planning for clients within the private equity investment ecosystem across diverse industries. Since joining Stax in 2021 as Chief Operating Officer, Traxler has played a key role in the firm’s growth, advancing to President in 2022 and CEO in 2023.
With over 20 years of experience as a strategic finance executive, Traxler has a proven track record of significantly enhancing cash flow, profitability, and shareholder value through both organic and inorganic growth initiatives. Prior to Stax, Jayson spent time as an executive at AlixPartners, leading strategic finance and acquisition functions for the company, as well as senior roles at K2 Integrity, a global risk management consultancy. In addition to his professional services expertise, his experience also includes roles as a management consultant, private equity investor, and investment banker.