Kate Festle Bio

Kate helps clients navigate complex healthcare M&A transactions, driving growth through technology and strategic insights. Kate is a trusted guide in the healthcare M&A space, partnering with private equity and strategic buyers to navigate complex transactions. Leveraging her deep expertise in provider, payer, and life sciences technology, Kate delivers value in pre-acquisition due diligence, post-merger integration, and strategic growth planning—positioning clients for success in a dynamic healthcare market. With a passion for behavioral health, Kate has led more than 50 buy-side, sell-side, and technology transformation initiatives. Recently, she helped a large behavioral health client design a three-year enterprise technology strategy, driving revenue growth and market expansion. Prior to West Monroe, Kate held key roles in healthcare consulting at Guidehouse and R1.