Empowering businesses with tailored strategic insights to navigate complexity, optimize performance, and achieve measurable growth—without the guesswork.
At Nikolet Stratos, we believe real consulting should deliver measurable change, not just reports. Founded by industry practitioners, we built a firm that operates differently—where strategy meets hands-on execution. Our team comes from the trenches of business growth, operational turnarounds, and market expansions, giving us an edge in delivering practical solutions.
We specialize in cutting through complexity to uncover high-impact opportunities. Whether streamlining operations, entering new markets, or modernizing business models, our approach combines analytical rigor with street-smart adaptability. Clients choose us because we focus exclusively on what moves the needle for their business.
What truly sets us apart is how we work. No junior consultants learning on your dime—our partners lead every engagement personally. We blend proven methodologies with proprietary tools to accelerate implementation, often delivering first results within weeks rather than months.
Today, we serve ambitious businesses across manufacturing, technology, and professional services. From mid-market challengers to established firms, our clients share one trait: they expect strategy that works when the PowerPoint ends. That’s exactly what we deliver.
"When we engaged Nikolet Stratos, we weren't just looking for consultants – we needed battle-tested partners who could navigate the perfect storm of supply chain chaos and margin erosion. Within the first week, their team uncovered $3.4 million in trapped working capital that two previous consulting firms had missed. But they didn't stop at analysis – their operations lead personally worked alongside my plant managers to implement new inventory protocols that stuck."
in operational savings identified for clients in 2023 alone
client retention rate over 5+ year partnerships
average ROI on consulting engagements (verified by clients)
new market entries successfully executed last year
Our journey began in 2016 when three former industry executives – a manufacturing operations specialist, a corporate strategist, and a turnaround expert – grew frustrated with traditional consulting. They saw too many firms delivering generic frameworks that collected dust on shelves. So they set out to build something different: a consultancy where every recommendation is battle-tested before it reaches the client.
We combine strategic expertise with hands-on execution. Unlike traditional consultancies that deliver theoretical reports, we:
Embed senior experts directly in your operations
Provide 90-day implementation roadmaps with each strategy
Guarantee zero junior consultant involvement
By your business outcomes, not our deliverables. We track:
Financial metrics (ROI, cost savings, revenue growth)
Operational improvements (process speed, error reduction)
Team adoption rates (how effectively your organization implements changes)
Core sectors where we deliver proven results:
Industrial & Manufacturing
Technology & SaaS
Professional Services
Logistics & Supply Chain
Quick Wins: 30-60 days (for urgent operational fixes)
Full Transformation: 6-12 months (strategic overhauls)
Ongoing Advisory: Multi-year partnerships
We offer three transparent models:
Project-based pricing (fixed-scope engagements)
Performance-linked fees (aligned with your results)
Retainer agreements (for long-term partners)