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Powering growth and performance with data-driven insights, strategy consulting and M&A services grounded in experience, collaboration and innovation.

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Consulting

A leading global consulting and M&A advisory firm offering unparalleled insights, industry benchmarks, and tech-enabled strategic solutions.

We specialize in enhancing business performance and driving growth for top-tier companies, middle market organizations and private equity firms worldwide. Our trusted partnerships and informed advice empower enterprise leaders to achieve exceptional business results.

Operational Excellence
Commercial Excellence
Growth Strategy
Pricing and Revenue Management

Achieve Transformational Change In All Aspects of Revenue Management.

Our pricing strategy consultants enhance your capabilities to deliver higher margins – sustainably – without harming your brand or market share. We articulate strategies, and develop new processes, and tools, which yield immediate and superior ROI.

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M&A Transaction Support

Accelerate Capital Transactions while Mitigating Investment Risks with Expert Global M&A Consultants

Our seasoned global M&A consultants offer in-depth analysis and precision modeling to private equity firms when evaluating investment opportunities, mitigating transaction risks and maximizing value capture. Backed by rigorous market research, proprietary data and insights, and extensive M&A advisory expertise, we deliver top-tier commercial due diligence and industry-focused sell-side support.

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Data & AI

Empower Your Business for Success: Human Expertise + AI

We are firm believers in the incredible power of merging human capabilities with AI technology to drive your business forward at full throttle. Through collaboration, we leverage AI, automation, and data insights to fuel growth in a reliable and sustainable manner. Together, we confront challenges proactively and guarantee your business's success in a rapidly changing market landscape.

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PRICING

Transform Profitability with Strategic Pricing Solutions

Our pricing strategy consultants can enhance your organization’s ability to drive sustainable margin growth—without compromising brand integrity or market share. We can help define clear strategies and implement new processes, tools, and structures that generate high ROI and deliver immediate impact.

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Why Choose Ducker Carlisle

Leverage our complete suite of research and consulting services backed by decades of experience, proprietary data and technology to maximize growth and performance


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60+
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195+
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Our competitive edge

Discover articles, industry trends, expert advice, and fresh strategies

Decades of Experience

We have seen and experienced the cycles and challenges our clients face and have provided profound while practical solutions for over 60 years.

Best in Class Insights

From proprietary data sets and company- owned conferences to full scale research and advance analytics capabilities, we are the benchmark for thought leadership.

Global Expertise

Global offices and tenured teams located in the major geographies serving 9 leading industry segments.

Full Continuum of Services

Integrated services and a client-centric approach to inform, optimize, plan, execute, and acquire with greater certainty and speed.

Track Record of Performance

From successful M&A transaction support to operational improvements and revenue growth that generates significant returns, our teams deliver meaningful results and enduring value for clients.

Industries of Expertise

Providing strategic support and expertise for multiple industries worldwide

Data & AI

Transforming Your Company with SparkWise Solutions

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Trusted by Market Leaders
Data & AI
Private Equity

Optimize Capital Transactions and Mitigate Risk with Experienced Global M&A Advisors

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Industrial

Fortify Your Business Strategies with Proven Industrial Consulting Services

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Heavy Equipment

Make Bigger Moves with Expert-Led Heavy Equipment Consulting

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Building and Construction

Experienced Consultants Dedicated to Serving the Construction Industry

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Building and Construction
Automotive & Transportation

Inspiring Growth and Transformation in a Rapidly Evolving Industry

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Aftersales Parts and Services

Unlock Growth Potential with Ducker Carlisle: Your Trusted Automotive Consultants

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Featured Case Studies

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Targeting Digital Purchasing Through the Dealer Network

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Parts Distribution Network Redesign to Prepare for the Future

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“Ducker Carlisle are the only true experts in this sector. They understood our needs better than we did and have been instrumental in getting our project across the line.”

Christine Baker
Head of Global Ops
Audi

“Ducker Carlisle are the only true experts in this sector. They understood our needs better than we did and have been instrumental in getting our project across the line.”

Christine Baker
Head of Global Ops
Audi

“Ducker Carlisle are the only true experts in this sector. They understood our needs better than we did and have been instrumental in getting our project across the line.”

Christine Baker
Head of Global Ops
Audi
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Unrivaled Experience Worldwide Coverage

Our presence extends to all parts of the globe to meet our clients exactly where they are.

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Meet our team

With unrivaled experience and a commitment to results, we stand ready to support our clients through the entire business lifecycle.

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Paul Gurizzian

CEO
Troy, Michigan, USA
Paul is CEO at Ducker Carlisle where he is responsible for firm, client, and people management and specializes in the motor vehicle aftermarket.
Paul holds a bachelor’s degree in industrial administration from Kettering University and an MBA from the Columbia Business School. He has forty years of experience working in industry at General Motors, Stellantis, and Honeywell and consulting at Ducker Carlisle. Paul has lived and worked in both the United States and Europe. Clients value Paul’s capabilities to apply judgment when choosing amongst critical strategic options. Paul is on the Board of Directors of Kem Krest, a leading tier one aftermarket automotive supplier.
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Martin Begley

CFO
Troy, Michigan, USA
Martin Begley is Chief Financial Officer at Ducker Carlisle where he leads the global Ducker Carlisle finance team.
Martin holds a bachelor's degree in business administration from Georgetown University and is a licensed Certified Public Accountant in the state of Maryland and member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants. He has more than 30 years of experience in establishing, managing and optimizing finance functions in organizations of all sizes and industries. In his role with Ducker Carlisle, Martin helps ensure successful execution of all accounting operations while supporting company strategic initiatives. He previously served in management roles with Roberts Oxygen Company, United States Postal Service, RiskMetrics and Marriott International.
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Audrey Courant

President of European Operations
Paris, France
Audrey is the President of European Operations at Ducker Carlisle where she leads the firm's growth in the EMEA region.
Audrey holds a bachelor’s degree in management and consulting from Toulouse Business School. After starting her career in the US automotive industry, she now has over 15 years of experience in the construction, mining and agriculture industries and leads critical market intelligence and customer insights engagements at Ducker Carlisle for OEMs, suppliers, trade associations and the financial community. Clients value Audrey’s knowledge and leadership regarding distribution organization changes, digitalization trends and sustainability goals.
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Fabien Cros

Chief Data & AI Officer
Lisbon, Portugal
Fabien Cros is Chief Data and AI Officer at Ducker Carlisle and Co-founder of SparkWise Solutions, where he helps organizations harness the power of data and artificial intelligence to drive strategic transformation.
Fabien holds an MBA and a Master of Science in international business from SKEMA Business School. Formerly the Data & AI Country Lead for Manufacturing at Google Cloud, he brings over 12 years of cross-sector experience in AI, data strategy, digital transformation, and sustainable business innovation. He is the co-founder and host of PricingForThePlanet podcast, and the author of “Pricing and Monetizing Sustainability". As a seasoned speaker and educator, he regularly teaches at institutions like HEC Paris, Albert School, and OnTrain, and has published 30+ articles on AI, marketing, and sustainability.
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Abey Abraham

Managing Principal
Troy, Michigan, USA
Abey is a Managing Principal at Ducker Carlisle where he leads Ducker Carlisle's automotive and materials practice, specializing in transportation, mobility, and electrification related client needs.
Abey holds a Bachelor of Science in Psychology from Michigan State University. He has over 15 years of experience in the automotive materials space, understanding key drivers and strategic elements of lightweighting, materials substitution, and joining, and expertise in metallic and non-metallic materials. Clients value Abey’s expertise and leadership in pursuing growth strategies (organic and inorganic) to optimize solutions to address dynamic mobility and lightweighting trends and its supply chain. Abey serves as the President of the Society of Automotive Analysts and is on the editorial advisory board for Lightweighting World Magazine. He is also an active member of the Society of Automotive Engineers.
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Chad Walker

Managing Principal
Boston, MA, USA
Chad is a Managing Principal at Ducker Carlisle and currently co-leads the Operational Excellence and Growth Strategy practices.
Chad joined the firm in 2002 and has managed projects spanning all aspects of the automotive and transportation aftersales business – from inventory management to connected vehicle strategies. Most recently, he has established himself as an expert in the automotive service space. Chad holds a BS in Mechanical Engineering from Yale University. A lifelong gearhead, Chad brings passion and enthusiasm to every client engagement. Chad enjoys the analytical and critical thinking we face every day in the motor vehicle industry.
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Chris Fisher

Managing Principal
Troy, Michigan, USA
Chris Fisher is a Managing Principal at Ducker Carlisle where he is responsible for the Global Commercial Team while also leading the firm's Building and Construction industry practice.
Chris holds a Bachelor of Science in Industrial Management from Purdue University and an MBA with specialization in global economics from Indiana University. Prior to Ducker Carlisle, Chris served as a Director of Market Development for a British holding company traded on the FTSE 100. Today, he specializes commercial growth strategies for businesses and transaction support for private equity firms. Client’s value his 25 years of industry experience and his actionable solutions for organic and inorganic growth. Chris is an active participant and speaker among many industry groups, has testified as an expert before the Federal Trade Commission and often presents at analyst days and board meetings.
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Strategic Intelligence

Eliza Johnson

Managing Principal
Boston, MA, USA
Eliza is a Managing Principal at Ducker Carlisle where she leads the Insights benchmarking and survey practices. Eliza holds a Bachelor of Science degree from Tufts University and an MBA from The University of Chicago Booth School of Business.
Eliza holds a Bachelor of Science degree from Tufts University and an MBA from The University of Chicago Booth School of Business. She has over 13 years of experience in the motor vehicle industry and unique expertise in automotive service. Prior to her work in overseeing multi-client benchmark studies and industry-syndicated surveys, she led many key strategy initiatives with Ducker Carlisle’s automotive and heavy truck clients. Clients value Eliza’s leadership, organization, and perspective in growing their aftersales business.
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Gene Metheny

Managing Principal
Boston, MA, USA
Gene is a Managing Principal at Ducker Carlisle responsible for the Pricing practice.
Gene has over 18 years of pricing experience ranging from price positioning to channel strategy and incentives. He is an expert at implementing price determination software and process transformation. Gene also has an extensive knowledge of supply chain including network design, inventory management, warehouse operations and manufacturing efficiency, and has completed several ERP implementations. Prior to joining Ducker Carlisle, Gene led the automotive aftermarket practice at Ernst and Young. Gene started his career with General Electric where he worked in 6 different GE businesses across all major business functions including procurement, manufacturing, engineering, and materials management. Gene holds a BS in electrical engineering from the University of Missouri at Rolla and an MS in business administration from Northeastern University in Boston.
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Jamie Bender

Managing Principal
Jamie is a Managing Principal at Ducker Carlisle where he leads global client engagement execution and specializes in market opportunity evaluation, due diligence, and strategic growth consulting.
Jamie holds a bachelor’s degree in communications from the University of Michigan as well as a master’s degree in finance from Walsh College. He has led critical client engagements at Ducker Carlisle for over 25 years. Clients value Jamie’s capabilities in market and competitive intelligence work, where he has demonstrated expertise in transaction evaluation, technology trend analysis, and market modeling across a wide range of industrial and commercial markets.
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Jim Devlin

Managing Principal
Troy, Michigan, USA
Jim Devlin is a Managing Principal at Ducker Carlisle where he co-leads the M&A Transaction Support practice and specializes in buy and sell-side market studies, as well as portfolio growth support, across all of Ducker Carlisle’s industry verticals.
Jim holds a bachelor’s degree in management from Indiana University. He has over 20 years of transaction and consulting experience and has participated in over 500 engagements at Ducker Carlisle. Clients value his team’s speed, efficiency, and attention to detail in support of critical market elements utilized by private equity, lenders, and investment banks in their decision-making processes. Jim is an active member of ACG and several industry associations.
M&A Transaction Support

Korin Hasegawa-John

Managing Principal
Boston, MA, USA
Korin is a Managing Principal at Ducker Carlisle where he leads the Heavy Truck and Heavy Equipment strategy practice and specializes in aftersales parts and service strategy and operations.
Korin holds a BA in economics and classics from Tufts University. He has led, managed, and staffed critical engagements across all areas of the aftersales business at Ducker Carlisle for over 12 years. Clients value Korin’s strategic perspective and collaborative, cross-functional approach to sustainably improve aftersales profitability through customer value generation.
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Kurt Ranka

Managing Principal
Troy, Michigan, USA
Kurt is a Managing Principal in Ducker Carlisle’s Pricing practice, where he focuses on Aftermarket revenue management, price optimization, and supply chain improvement projects.
Kurt holds a bachelor’s degree in economics and management from Albion College, and a master’s degree in industrial and manufacturing systems engineering from the University of Michigan-Dearborn. He has 20 years of consulting experience for automotive and industrials clients covering pricing strategy, business case development and achievement, implementation, and optimization for B2B and B2C pricing across many channel structures. Kurt has also led many aftermarket operations and supply chain improvement projects for automotive and industrials clients.
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Scott Ulnick

Managing Principal
Troy, Michigan, USA
Scott is a Managing Principal at Ducker Carlisle and currently co-leads the Advisory Practice.
Scott holds BBA and MBA from Michigan State University. In his role as Managing Principal, Scott routinely consults and collaborates with various trade/industry groups, including CES, SEMA, SAE, AMA and the Society of Competitive Intelligence Professionals. He joined the firm in 1992 following a career with Unisys Corporation where he held positions in marketing, product development and program management.
M&A Transaction Support

Nicole McGregor

Managing Principal
Troy, Michigan, USA
Nicole is a Managing Principal at Ducker Carlisle where she leads the Strategic Intelligence practice for heavy equipment practice. Nicole holds a bachelor’s degree in marketing from the Kelley School of Business at Indiana University.
She has over 23 years of experience supporting heavy equipment manufacturers and their channel partners in their growth strategy development. Her areas of specialization include new product development, competitive intelligence, pricing, and voice of customer. She has extensive experience in the management of global research initiatives, including those requiring feedback in emerging markets. Prior to joining Ducker Carlisle, Nicole performed concept testing for a leading consumer research firm.
Consulting - Commercial Excellence

Tarun Chhibber

Managing Director
Bengaluru, India
Tarun is a Managing Director at Ducker Carlisle and currently leads the firm's "Center of Excellence" based out of India.
Tarun holds a bachelor’s degree in commerce from the University of New Delhi and a PGDBM in Marketing from NILM – Center for Management Studies. He has over 20 years of experience in research and analytics, delivering value to global consulting and advisory firms. He established a best-in-class Center of Excellence for project delivery, encompassing market research, customer insights, and M&A advisory. Prior to joining Ducker Carlisle, Tarun served as Vice President at Evalueserve, where he built global teams with diverse skillsets for clients, supporting them from incubation through scale-up using various operating models.
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