About Us

Strategic excellence and experience.

Founded on the belief that rigorous thinking and genuine partnership produce extraordinary results.

Our Story

Sterling & Whitman was established with a singular purpose: to deliver consulting advice of the highest caliber to organizations facing their most consequential decisions.

Over two decades, we have grown from a boutique advisory firm into a globally respected consulting practice, maintaining an unwavering commitment to intellectual rigor, ethical conduct, and genuine client partnership.

Today, our teams operate across Europe, the Middle East, and Asia — serving organizations from emerging growth companies to established multinationals across every major sector.

Our Mission

"To deliver transformative insights and actionable strategies that create lasting value for our clients, their stakeholders, and the communities they serve."

Our Vision

"To be the most trusted consulting partner for organizations navigating change — recognized not by size, but by the quality and impact of our work."

Core Values

The principles that guide us.

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Integrity

We uphold the highest ethical standards and transparency in all client relationships.

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Excellence

We deliver exceptional quality through rigorous analysis and thought leadership.

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Partnership

We work as true partners, deeply invested in our clients' long-term success.

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Courage

We tackle complex challenges with honest, direct, and actionable insights.

Leadership

Our Leadership Team

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Jonathan Sterling

Founder & Managing Partner

Over 25 years of strategic consulting experience across Europe and Asia. Former partner at leading global firms.

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Eleanor Whitman

Co-Founder & Senior Partner

Specializes in digital transformation and technology strategy. Led Fortune 500 digital initiatives.

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Marcus Kalder

Partner – IT & Digital

Expert in enterprise architecture and data analytics. 15+ years implementing large-scale IT solutions.