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Palash Misra

Managing Director

Boston

Palash Misra

Managing Director

About

Palash Misra is a Managing Director at Stax. He has extensive experience, on a global and domestic level, in corporate and strategy consulting roles, with a strong background in both strategic synthesis and implementation.


At Stax, Misra leads a variety of business consulting projects in M&A, market assessments, market prioritization, growth opportunities, and competitive strategy engagements. His expertise spans multiple industries with a focus on HR technology, healthcare, and retail, and guided clients through the tech era.


Misra first joined Stax in 1999, during which time he worked on M&A and corporate growth assignments. His work spanned multiple industries, enabling him to develop expertise across many of the same segments he focuses on today. He rejoined the firm after seven years at Monster Worldwide, where he served as Director of Corporate Strategy and Development.


While at Monster, Misra developed international market prioritization and entry strategies. He also identified, assessed, and executed strategic investments and acquisitions designed to boost Monster’s international audience and expand growth across markets. Within key markets, Misra evaluated the company’s business unit performance, focusing on analyzing market trends, identifying growth opportunities, and developing customer and competitive strategies to increase business unit profitability.


Misra is the author of one of the first-ever research reports on the internet incubation industry, and received citations from National Public Radio and The Wall Street Journal. He previously worked at Capgemini.


Misra holds an M.B.A. with Honors from the Wharton School of Business & Finance at the University of Pennsylvania, and a B.A. in Economics from Bowdoin College, where he graduated summa cum laude.

Extracurricular

As an avid sports fan, Palash can be found watching either his two kids playing sports or at home watching American & European football with family and his dog Olive (who pretends to watch but is really just there for the food).

Accelerating FSM Adoption in the UK and Emerging PE Opportunities
By Palash Misra & Andrew Keller June 11, 2025
UK FSM adoption lags behind the US—but structural tailwinds are aligning. Palash Misra and Andrew Keller explore how investors are capitalizing on a greenfield opportunity. Read more.
Increasing PE Interest Upstream: Stax Oil & Gas Software Market Update
By Palash Misra May 27, 2025
As prices decline and cost pressures rise, Oil & Gas operators are doubling down on digital tools to stay competitive. Read about Stax Managing Director Palash Misra's insights here.
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Image of Palash Misra

Palash Misra

Managing Director

Boston

About

Palash Misra is a Managing Director at Stax. He has extensive experience, on a global and domestic level, in corporate and strategy consulting roles, with a strong background in both strategic synthesis and implementation.


At Stax, Misra leads a variety of business consulting projects in M&A, market assessments, market prioritization, growth opportunities, and competitive strategy engagements. His expertise spans multiple industries with a focus on HR technology, healthcare, and retail, and guided clients through the tech era.


Misra first joined Stax in 1999, during which time he worked on M&A and corporate growth assignments. His work spanned multiple industries, enabling him to develop expertise across many of the same segments he focuses on today. He rejoined the firm after seven years at Monster Worldwide, where he served as Director of Corporate Strategy and Development.


While at Monster, Misra developed international market prioritization and entry strategies. He also identified, assessed, and executed strategic investments and acquisitions designed to boost Monster’s international audience and expand growth across markets. Within key markets, Misra evaluated the company’s business unit performance, focusing on analyzing market trends, identifying growth opportunities, and developing customer and competitive strategies to increase business unit profitability.


Misra is the author of one of the first-ever research reports on the internet incubation industry, and received citations from National Public Radio and The Wall Street Journal. He previously worked at Capgemini.


Misra holds an M.B.A. with Honors from the Wharton School of Business & Finance at the University of Pennsylvania, and a B.A. in Economics from Bowdoin College, where he graduated summa cum laude.

Extracurricular

As an avid sports fan, Palash can be found watching either his two kids playing sports or at home watching American & European football with family and his dog Olive (who pretends to watch but is really just there for the food).

Accelerating FSM Adoption in the UK and Emerging PE Opportunities
By Palash Misra & Andrew Keller June 11, 2025
UK FSM adoption lags behind the US—but structural tailwinds are aligning. Palash Misra and Andrew Keller explore how investors are capitalizing on a greenfield opportunity. Read more.
Increasing PE Interest Upstream: Stax Oil & Gas Software Market Update
By Palash Misra May 27, 2025
As prices decline and cost pressures rise, Oil & Gas operators are doubling down on digital tools to stay competitive. Read about Stax Managing Director Palash Misra's insights here.
Show More

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