
Helping Private Business Leaders Navigate What’s Next
A Trusted Advisor for Private & Family-Owned Businesses
A Trusted Advisor for Private & Family-Owned Businesses
With over 30 years of experience as a CEO, board director, and advisor, Dax helps leaders drive transformational outcomes in strategy, leadership, governance, and succession. He’s led turnarounds, built boards, coached top talent, and guided ownership transitions. Dax brings high EQ, straight talk, and practical execution support.
Generational change, CEO succession, organizational change, leadership & team development
— Navigate with confidence
Build or refresh boards, family councils, and shareholder alignment
— Make your board matter
Bridge vision to execution with aligned teams and practical, proven operating systems
— Overcome execution issues
Develop leaders, build cultural capability, invest in yourself, or engage a strategic thought partner
— Even the best need a coach
Though Dax is the sole principal behind Hale Partners, the name reflects his approach. He works in deep partnership with business owners and CEOs—and when needed, brings in other trusted experts to deliver seamless, strategic support.
Privately held, family-owned, and private equity-backed businesses—typically between $10M and $500M in revenue. Clients are often at a turning point: leadership transition or succession, growth challenge, or strategic crossroad.
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