ATLANTA - September 10, 2026 - North Highland, the leading change and transformation consultancy, today announced that the team at Bluestock Advisors, the WBENC-certified, woman-owned boutique consultancy founded by Jennifer Merritt, has joined North Highland.
The move is as much a reunion as it is a new chapter, strengthening North Highland's Atlanta presence with expanded capabilities and deeper client relationships. Merritt rejoins North Highland as senior managing director and Atlanta market lead, bringing her team, her client relationships, and a six-year track record of building and scaling a firm in one of the country's most competitive business markets.
"The best organizations are built by great people, and Jennifer is one of the best," said Anthony Shaw, Global CEO of North Highland. "Atlanta is our global headquarters, the city where North Highland was founded, and the heart of this firm. We've served 150+ organizations here over the last 20 years with many of the city's largest employers. Jennifer adds to that foundation, bringing the exceptional relationships, expertise, and reputation she built at Bluestock Advisors. Clients benefit immediately, and we are excited to continue to grow in the city that built us."
Merritt spent 13 years at North Highland before departing in 2020, serving as vice president, portfolio lead and global retail industry lead. She oversaw a retail and consumer packaged goods practice generating approximately $45 million in annual revenue and was Client Executive for multiple marquee Atlanta brands. She founded Bluestock Advisors that same year, helping clients across industries including retail, manufacturing, health and beauty, technology, and insurance.
"My clients at Bluestock Advisors will tell you we show up for them the way we'd want someone to show up for us," Merritt shared. "That does not change. What changes is the platform behind us. North Highland's global capabilities, and the relationships and industry depth we've built together, mean clients get more of what they need and faster. That's what this move is really about."
Before founding Bluestock Advisors, Merritt held senior roles at The Home Depot, Deloitte Consulting, and Procter and Gamble. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Industrial Engineering from Georgia Institute of Technology, where she graduated with Highest Honors. She is a volunteer with Advocates for Children and is the founder of Society Blue, an executive women's community which she will combine with North Highland’s female leader network. In addition, Merritt will join the Metro Atlanta Chamber of Commerce as an incoming Board Member in 2027.
“Having worked with Jennifer since her early days of building Bluestock Advisors, what sticks out most to me is the shared vision and drive for results she brings to client engagements,” said Lindsay Tillie, Chief Merchandising Officer at Empire Today. “Her instincts about our business are sharp and her insights, energy, and passion for her work are unmatched.”