West Monroe promotes 11 new managing directors in class of 2026
West Monroe, a Chicago-headquartered management and technology consulting firm, has promoted 11 team members from director to managing director, effective March 1.
“Our clients are navigating faster change and higher expectations than ever before,” said Gil Mermelstein, CEO of West Monroe. “Our new leaders have proven they can bring both clarity and speed to complex initiatives – guiding teams, driving meaningful outcomes, and delivering real value for our clients. I’m proud of the leadership they show in the market and across our firm.”
The promoted managing directors span West Monroe’s industries, capabilities, and geographies.
The new managing directors are:
Connor Augustyn, operations excellence
Megan Conway, consulting operations
Rainer Feick, mergers & acquisitions
Tyler Giesting, mergers & acquisitions
Adam Kirsch, mergers & acquisitions
Torin Lacher, energy & utilities
Doug MacWilliams, technology & experience
Patrick Miller, technology & experience
Kristin Thompson, marketing
Dave Watschke, organization, people & change
Gus Wigen-Toccalino, technology & experience
West Monroe has 2,250 people across offices in the US, UK, and Costa Rica. The firm’s practices include business operations, M&A, organization and people, customer engagement, product and experiences, and data and technology.
