Kaiser Associates

Founded in 1981 by Michael M. Kaiser as a spin-off from Strategic Planning Associates, Kaiser Associates built its reputation around fact-based strategy and performance improvement. In January 2026, it joined Sia, a global management and AI consulting firm, while retaining its Kaiser Associates identity and operating from Washington, D.C., New York, and London.

Kaiser advises corporations, private equity firms, and public-sector organizations on growth opportunities, go-to-market strategy, market analysis, performance improvement, benchmarking, and M&A. Its work is especially research-intensive: the firm combines primary research, external market intelligence, and granular benchmarking to address poorly measured or emerging markets.

The firm is particularly relevant to students interested in strategy consulting with exposure to commercial due diligence, corporate strategy, and operational improvement. Its current positioning within Sia also connects Kaiser’s corporate strategy and private-equity work to a broader global consulting platform.