Guidehouse

Guidehouse

Guidehouse was formed in 2018 when the private-equity firm CD&R acquired PwC's US public-sector consulting arm, rebranding it under the Guidehouse name. The firm’s founding CEO, Scott McIntyre, had previously led that unit at PwC. The wealth backing Guidehouse — CD&R’s institutional capital — means it operates as a portfolio company rather than a family office. The firm targets government and commercial clients across healthcare, energy, financial services, and defense. Guidehouse has pursued an aggressive acquisition strategy, buying Navigant Consulting in 2019 for $1.1B, Dovel Technologies in 2022, and BDO's public-sector consulting practice in 2023. Its revenue was estimated at over $3B in 2024. Guidehouse does not disclose AUM — it is a fee-for-service consulting firm, not an investment manager. Guidehouse employs roughly 17,000 people globally, with its largest concentration in the Washington, D.C. metro. The firm operates from more than 50 offices across the United States and select international locations. A recent development: in April 2025, Guidehouse acquired Veritas Medical Solutions, a medical-device consulting firm (per Guidehouse press release, April 2025). The firm also runs a philanthropic arm, the Guidehouse Foundation. Guidehouse's structural differentiator is its private-equity-backed, roll-up model applied to professional services. Unlike a family office or an asset manager, Guidehouse does not deploy its own balance sheet for investments — it generates revenue from consulting engagements, then grows by acquiring smaller rivals. This model, coupled with CD&R's ownership, gives it a distinct growth trajectory compared to traditional consulting partnerships.