Executive Leadership & History

A Global Strategy Consulting Firm

Why Stax

A global strategy consulting firm providing actionable, data-driven answers to clients' critical strategic questions. Relationships spanning more than two decades with public and private corporations, private equity firms, their portfolio operations groups and portfolio companies. Deep expertise across industries, continents, and business cycles to help firms drive growth, enhance profits, increase value, and make better investment decisions.

Executive Leadership

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Image of Paul Edwards
Image of Meg Macumber
Image of Leslie Regenbaum
Amy Schoeman
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Image of Paul Edwards
Image of Meg Macumber
Image of Leslie Regenbaum
Amy Schoeman

Managing Directors

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Image of Darren Buskirk
Image of Witold Czartoryski
Image of Phil Dunne
Image of Amy Helenbrook
Image of Florent Jarry
Image of Robert Lytle
Image of Roy Lockhart
Image of Palash Misra
Image of Athul Ravunniarath
Image of Anuj A. Shah
Image of Adam Thorpe
Tyler Veit
Image of Vince Zosa
Image of Will Barden
Image of Darren Buskirk
Image of Witold Czartoryski
Image of Phil Dunne
Image of Amy Helenbrook
Image of Florent Jarry
Image of Robert Lytle
Image of Roy Lockhart
Image of Palash Misra
Image of Athul Ravunniarath
Image of Anuj A. Shah
Image of Adam Thorpe
Tyler Veit
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Directors & Associate Directors

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Sagar Bansal
Image of Dan Chen
Image of Kelsey Chisholm
Alex Erines
Image of Andrew Keller
Image of Rob Larson
David Lindsay
Image of Anantha Natalegawa
Image of Christine O'Connell
Image of Peter Rodrigues-Renon
Image of Asiri Silva
Image of Joel Slater
Image of Sameer Tejani
Image of Owen Tindle
Image of Shoaa Ansari
Sagar Bansal
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Image of Kelsey Chisholm
Alex Erines
Image of Andrew Keller
Image of Rob Larson
David Lindsay
Image of Anantha Natalegawa
Image of Christine O'Connell
Image of Peter Rodrigues-Renon
Image of Asiri Silva
Image of Joel Slater
Image of Sameer Tejani
Image of Owen Tindle

Operational Leadership

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Image of Saumi De Almeida
Image of Mihaela Dumea
Image of Miguel Patino
Ruwindhu Peiris
Image of Joe Brownell
Image of Saumi De Almeida
Image of Mihaela Dumea
Image of Miguel Patino
Ruwindhu Peiris

Board of Directors

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Image of Mark Bremer
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Stax 2024 Wrapped

2024 was a year of growth and exciting milestones for our team and clients. From celebrating 30 years to welcoming new faces, we’re proud of what we’ve accomplished together. Here’s a quick look back at the highlights!

Stax News

Stax Provides Sell-side Support to Peak Rock Capital on its Sale of Amtech to Vista Equity Partners​

Stax Provides Sell-side Support to Peak Rock Capital on its Sale of Amtech to Vista Equity Partners​

June 25, 2025
Stax congratulates Peak Rock Capital on its recent sale of Amtech Software, a leading provider of industrial software to the global packaging industry, to Vista Equity Partners. Read more here.
Stax Provides Sell-Side Support to ProfitSolv on its Investment co-led by FTV Capital and Lightyear

Stax Provides Sell-Side Support to ProfitSolv on its Investment co-led by FTV Capital and Lightyear Capital​

June 25, 2025
Stax supported ProfitSolv, a practice management software & payments provider, on its recent investment co-led by FTV Capital and existing investor Lightyear Capital. Read more.
Crossing Borders, Building Value: Our UK Growth Story

Crossing Borders, Building Value: Our UK Growth Story

By Jayson Traxler • June 25, 2025
Stax CEO, Jayson Traxler, reflects on joining BAB’s Transatlantic Growth Roundtable, highlighting global growth insights and Stax’s momentum in UK expansion. Click to read more.
Stax Named One of the Top 50 Consulting Firms of 2025

Stax Named One of the Top 50 Consulting Firms of 2025

June 23, 2025
The Consulting Report has recognized Stax as one of the Top 50 Consulting Firms of 2025, honoring firms that excel transformation, growth, and efficiency. Read the full list here.
Featured by Management Consulted — Behind the Scenes at Stax: PE Consulting with Brad Kuntz

Featured by Management Consulted — Behind the Scenes at Stax: Private Equity Consulting with Brad Kuntz

By Brad Kuntz • June 17, 2025
In this episode of Strategy Simplified, Brad shares how Stax’s private equity focus, small-team model, and fast-paced culture set it apart - and what that means for consultants at every level.
Feat. by The Business Journals: Wild Card for Middle Market M&A 2025

Featured by The Business Journals: Middle market M&A was expected to have a big 2025. Then a wild card entered the mix.

By Robert Lytle • May 27, 2025
Despite a shaky macro backdrop, demand remains for resilient sectors—but tariffs continue to impact large-scale M&A. Robert Lytle shares his insights with The Business Journals.
Private Equity's Next Chapter: From Arbitrage to Enduring Impact

Private Equity's Next Chapter: From Arbitrage to Enduring Impact

May 15, 2025
Stax CEO Jayson Traxler shares why leading PE firms are shifting from financial engineering to value creation—and how Stax partners with investors to drive lasting impact. Read more.
Paul Edwards Recognized Among Top 25 M&A Leaders of 2025 by The Consulting Report

Paul Edwards Recognized Among Top 25 M&A Leaders of 2025 by The Consulting Report

May 12, 2025
Stax is proud to announce that Paul Edwards, Global Practice Lead, has been named one of The Consulting Report’s Top 25 M&A Leaders of 2025. Click here to read about the award.
Featured by Utility Fleet Professional: Navigating the Zero-Emission Headwinds

Featured by Utility Fleet Professional: Navigating the Zero-Emission Headwinds

May 9, 2025
In Utility Fleet Professional's latest article, Phil Dunne highlights the uncertainty facing fleet managers despite utilities like SMUD pushing forward. Click here to read the full feature.
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