About

Built on results,
not reputation

Meridian Advisory was founded in Orlando in 2003 with a simple thesis: management consulting should be measured by client outcomes, not consultant hours. Two decades later, that principle still drives everything we do.

We are intentionally mid-sized — 85 professionals across four offices. Large enough to tackle complex, multi-workstream engagements. Small enough that every client works directly with a partner.

Our clients return because we deliver. Our 94% retention rate isn't a marketing claim — it's a reflection of what happens when consultants are accountable for results, not just recommendations.

Evidence Over Opinion

Every recommendation is grounded in data, analysis, and rigorous testing. We don't guess — we prove.

Outcomes, Not Outputs

We measure success by the results our clients achieve, not the reports we deliver.

Embedded Partnership

We work alongside your teams, not from a distance. Change happens through collaboration.

Honest Counsel

We tell clients what they need to hear, not what they want to hear. Trust requires candor.

Leadership

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James Whitfield

Managing Partner

Former McKinsey principal. 25 years in management consulting across healthcare, financial services, and technology.

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Sarah Okonjo

Partner, Strategy

Led 200+ strategy engagements. Specializes in market entry, competitive positioning, and growth acceleration.

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Michael Torres

Partner, Operations

Former VP Operations at FedEx. Expert in supply chain optimization, lean operations, and performance transformation.

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Elena Vasquez

Partner, Digital

Led digital transformations for Fortune 500 companies. Former CTO at a Series D fintech startup.

Our history

2003

Founded in Orlando by James Whitfield and two partners

2008

Navigated clients through the financial crisis — 100% retention

2012

Opened Atlanta office, expanded healthcare practice

2016

Launched Digital Transformation practice

2019

Named to Inc. 5000 list of fastest-growing private companies

2022

Opened Miami and Nashville offices

2025

Surpassed 800 client engagements across 14 industries