Celebrating 30 years of Stax

30 Years of Actionable Insights


Celebrating Grant Thornton Stax's Milestones and Commitment to Client and Employee Success

Founded in 1994, Grant Thornton Stax's has achieved significant milestones over the past three decades including securing a recent platform investment, expanding into the U.K. and EMEA markets, and broadening its product offerings. 

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Celebrating 30 years of Stax: 30 years of actionable insights
Celebrating 30 years of Stax: 30 years of actionable insights
Celebrating 30 years of Stax: 30 years of actionable insights
Celebrating 30 years of Stax: 30 years of actionable insights
Celebrating 30 years of Stax: 30 years of actionable insights
Celebrating 30 years of Stax: 30 years of actionable insights
Celebrating 30 years of Stax: 30 years of actionable insights
Celebrating 30 years of Stax: 30 years of actionable insights
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For three decades, Grant Thornton Stax has been dedicated to providing data-driven insights to our private equity clients. Our firm has been purposefully built to cater exclusively to the needs of private equity investors throughout every stage of ownership, with our offerings and go-to-market aligned with the private equity investment lifecycle.

- Paul Edwards, Global Practice Leader

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Vince Zosa

"Grant Thornton Stax partners with mid-market firms to deliver higher EBITDA performance. Our work combines strategic insight via advanced analytics along with a roll up your sleeves approach to produce enduring results." 

Roy Lockhart

"In our sell-side engagements, Grant Thornton Stax partners with equity sponsors, management teams, and banking clients to facilitate successful capital raises and exits, while offering strategic guidance and growth plans for management teams post-close."

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Anuj A. Shah

"At Grant Thornton Stax, we address current and emerging client needs with our integrated ESG advisory approach, embedded into our commercial solutions across the investment lifecycle.


Emphasizing the business case for ESG, we've transformed how our clients perceive it, reshaping its value and impact across stakeholder groups."

Recent Deal Transactions

Grant Thornton Stax Provides Sell-side Support to Czarnowski on its Acquisition by Platinum Equity
January 23, 2026
Grant Thornton Stax supported event and live experience provider, Czarnowski, on its recent acquisition by Platinum Equity. Read more about the deal here.
Grant Thornton Stax Advises Gauge Capital on Investment in Ecosystems
January 20, 2026
Grant Thornton Stax supported Gauge Capital on its recent strategic growth investment in Ecosystems, a category-defining SaaS platform for CVM. Read more about the deal.
Grant Thornton Stax Advises Ares and AIR on KAON Acquisition​
January 12, 2026
Grant Thornton Stax supported Ares and its portfolio company, AIR, on its recent acquisition of KAON Automation, an Ireland-based industrial automation company. Read more here.
Grant Thornton Stax Sell-side Support: Sur-Seal Acquired by BGCP
January 9, 2026
Grant Thornton Stax congratulates Sur-Seal, a leading advanced materials converting platform, on its recent acquisition by Brodie Generational Capital Partners. Read about the deal here.
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Celebrating 30 years of Stax: 30 years of actionable insights
Celebrating 30 years of Stax: 30 years of actionable insights
Celebrating 30 years of Stax: 30 years of actionable insights
Celebrating 30 years of Stax: 30 years of actionable insights

At Grant Thornton Stax, we have a clear mission: to be the place where a diverse mix of talented individuals want to come, stay, and do their best work.

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I deeply appreciate our dedicated employees worldwide. I am continually impressed by their commitment to client satisfaction, their willingness to go above and beyond, and their support for each other. At Grant Thornton Stax, our unique apprenticeship model underscores our focus on mentorship, professional growth, and building careers.

- Jayson Traxler, CEO

Celebrating 30 years of Stax: 30 years of actionable insights
Celebrating 30 years of Stax: 30 years of actionable insights
Celebrating 30 years of Stax: 30 years of actionable insights
Celebrating 30 years of Stax: 30 years of actionable insights
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Employee Spotlights

Grant Thornton Stax Community ERG Unites to Give Back
December 17, 2025
Our teams across the US offered to spread some holiday cheer, rallying together to donate toys to local charities. Read about our various efforts, as well as charities you can donate to.
Miriam El-Baz & Connor Novy Honored as Consulting Magazine Women Leaders
December 2, 2025
Miriam El-Baz and Connor Novy were recognized at the Consulting Magazine Women Leaders awards to highlight the outstanding contributions made by women in consulting. Read more.
Stax Recognized Among Consulting Magazine’s Best Firms to Work For
September 17, 2025
For the fourth consecutive year, Stax was recognized by Consulting Magazine as one of the top "Best Firms to Work For"—earning the #2 ranking in our category for 2025. Read more.
Grant Thornton Stax Announces Mid-Year 2025 Promotions
August 4, 2025
Grant Thornton Stax is pleased to announce our 2025 mid-year promotions. Click to learn more.
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