Grant Thornton Stax Partner Phil Dunne recently joined the Top Consultant podcast hosted by The Consulting Report, to discuss his career and Grant Thornton Stax. Hosted by RJ Lumba, the show highlights nominees of their "Top Consultant" lists to learn more about them and how they do the work they do.
NEW YORK, October 30, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Grant Thornton Stax, part of the Grant Thornton Advisors LLC multinational platform, and a global strategy consulting firm specializing in commercial due diligence, value creation, and exit planning for private equity firms, PE-backed companies, hedge funds, and investment banks, today announced the appointment of Chen Liu as Partner in its Chicago office.
Miriam El-Baz and Connor Novy were recently recognized at the Consulting Magazine Women Leaders Awards, a program that highlights the outstanding contributions women continue to make across the consulting profession. Miriam’s honor for Excellence in Client Service and Connor’s recognition for Excellence in Strategy & Operations underscore not only their individual achievements, but also the broader impact of women who drive meaningful progress in our industry. We are grateful to Michael Webb, Editor of Consulting Magazine, for his ongoing commitment to elevating the consulting field and championing the accomplishments of women leaders.
Will Barden Named Among The Consulting Report’s Top 25 Strategy Leaders of 2025 The Consulting Report is pleased to announce The Top 25 Strategy Consultants and Leaders of 2025. Strategy consulting now sits at the center of how major organizations make consequential decisions, respond to disruption, and position themselves for the years ahead. The professionals recognized in this year’s list work at the point where corporate direction, technology, capital, and operations converge, shaping how companies grow, restructure, or rethink their business models amid shifting markets.
Grant Thornton Advisors LLC (Grant Thornton Advisors) today announced it will acquire Stax, a leading strategy consulting firm specializing in commercial due diligence, value creation and exit-planning services for private equity (PE) firms, as well as their portfolio companies and advisers.
Following Grant Thornton’s recent announcement that it will acquire Stax, Consulting Magazine took the opportunity to have a conversation with Tom Puthiyamadam, Managing Partner for Advisory Services at Grant Thornton Advisors LLC and Jayson Traxler, CEO of Stax.
Stax is proud to celebrate the Mid-year 2025 promotions of 16 exceptional team members across our global offices. These promotions are a testament to their exceptional contributions and underscore Stax’s continued commitment to investing in and developing our people. As we expand into new markets and introduce new offerings, we recognize that our greatest strength is, and always will be, our people. We remain steadfast in creating an environment that fosters accelerated learning and meaningful opportunities for career growth.
At Stax, we believe collaboration and a little healthy competition can drive incredible outcomes, especially when it's for a worthy cause. This June, our offices in Boston, New York, Chicago, and London engaged in a spirited, cross-office challenge to collect the most clothing donations in support of local Goodwill organizations in the US and Traid in the UK. (Spoiler alert: Chicago took home the win and the pizza party!)
Stax LLC, a global strategy consulting firm specializing in commercial due diligence, value creation, and exit planning for private equity firms, PE-backed companies, hedge funds, and investment banks, announced today that it has been honored with a 2025 Sammy–Sales and Marketing Award, presented by the Business Intelligence Group. The company was recognized in the Power Players (Top Team) category for its outstanding performance in advancing modern sales and marketing through strategy, innovation, or creativity.
The Consulting Report has recognized Stax as one of the Top 50 Consulting Firms of 2025, honoring firms that excel in areas such as digital transformation, operational efficiency, and sustainable growth. In a rapidly evolving $300 billion industry, this year’s honorees stand out for their trusted partnerships and their impact on shaping industries and driving resilience.
