Tom Puthiyamadam and Jayson Traxler share key insights to Grant Thornton's acquisition of Stax

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.

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In this exclusive conversation, Tom and Jayson reveal the strategic rationale behind the deal, detail how their combined expertise will elevate offerings across the private equity investment lifecycle, and explain why their shared values will ensure a seamless cultural integration. They also look ahead to the next chapter of their partnership-expanding the range of services available to private equity clients and portfolio companies, and creating fresh opportunities for team members to grow within a people-focused culture both firms have worked hard to foster.

CONSULTING: How does the acquisition of Stax fit into Grant Thornton's strategy for its consulting practice?

Puthiyamadam: We're building a different kind of advisory practice — one that combines AI-powered insight, deep sector expertise and a broad multinational reach. Stax is a perfect fit for that vision.

Once closed, this acquisition will significantly enhance our M&A and value creation capabilities, especially for private equity clients. This isn't just about growing our team — it's about boosting our capabilities. Stax's decades of experience, exceptional track record and technology-enabled approach will strengthen how we help clients identify, create and realise value across the deal lifecycle.