About VBH
A partner in the room, not just at the podium
We're a premium advisory firm built on one idea: strategy only matters if it survives contact with execution.
Our story
Built by operators, not just advisors
VBH was founded in 2011 by a small group of former operators who were frustrated with an advisory industry that produced polished strategy decks and little else. We set out to build a firm that stayed in the room past the recommendation — through planning, execution, and the messy work of change.
Today, VBH advises growth-stage and enterprise organizations across 34 countries. Our practice spans strategy, finance, operations, risk, and technology — but our approach has never changed: understand the business deeply, recommend what we would do ourselves, and stay accountable for the outcome.
We remain intentionally selective about the engagements we take on, because every mandate is led by senior partners who know the work firsthand.
Our mission
To help ambitious organizations create durable value — for their customers, their people, and their shareholders — by pairing rigorous strategy with disciplined execution.
Our vision
To be the advisory partner leadership teams call first — not because we are the largest firm, but because we deliver the clearest thinking and the most accountable execution.
What guides us
The values behind every engagement
Integrity
We give the advice we'd act on ourselves, even when it isn't the easy answer.
Excellence
We hold our own work to a higher bar than any client would think to ask for.
Partnership
We work inside our clients' teams, not above them, and share accountability for outcomes.
Foresight
We build for the market our clients will compete in next, not just the one they're in today.
Our journey
Milestones along the way
2011
Founded in New York
VBH opens its doors with a small team of former operators focused on mid-market strategy work.
2014
Financial advisory practice launches
Growing demand from clients leads to a dedicated financial advisory and restructuring practice.
2017
European expansion
A second office opens to support clients expanding across EMEA markets.
2020
Digital transformation practice
VBH builds out technology and data capabilities to meet a new generation of client needs.
2024
220+ clients milestone
VBH surpasses 220 clients served across 34 countries, with a 96% retention rate.
Where we work
Industries we serve
Let's talk about what's next for your business
Whether you're planning a transformation or navigating a critical decision, our team is ready to help.