Support for
high-stakes decisions

We work with leadership teams on consequential strategy and investment decisions. We’ve led projects for some of the world’s most influential organizations.

ABOUT

Salus Vitae Partners is a management consulting firm working with leadership teams and Board members. Our advisors have worked with some of the world’s largest and most influential organizations all around the world.

Bain & Company

McKinsey & Company

Boston Consulting Group

World Economic Forum

Gates Foundation

Kearney

Bain & Company McKinsey & Company Boston Consulting Group World Economic Forum Gates Foundation Kearney

Mayo Clinic

CVS Health

World Health Organization

UK National Health Service

Indiana University Health

Michigan Medicine

Mayo Clinic CVS Health World Health Organization UK National Health Service Indiana University Health Michigan Medicine

Purdue University

Indiana University

Harvard University

Northwestern University

Salesforce

Microsoft

Purdue University Indiana University Harvard University Northwestern University Salesforce Microsoft

SERVICES

Introducing MeridianSVP, our practice focused on enterprise readiness for privately held businesses.

MeridianSVP prepares owner-managed businesses for acquisition, investment, and succession. We work with privately held businesses on enterprise readiness to ensure they are positioned to attract new buyers, investors, and leadership.

SERVICES

We collaborate with senior leaders on all aspects of their agenda.

Strategic Planning

Defining where an organization is headed and pressure-testing the path to get there

Capital Allocation

Evaluating growth opportunities, acquisitions, and where to allocate capital for maximum impact

Market Entry

Identifying the right markets to enter, the right targets to pursue, and the competitive dynamics that will shape outcomes

Transformation Delivery

Leading organization-wide and department-level change programs from design to execution

Operational Performance

Diagnosing what’s slowing an organization down and redesigning how work gets done

Technology & Innovation

Evaluating emerging technologies and building internal capabilities to adopt them effectively

Talent & Leadership

Structuring teams, developing leadership capacity, and aligning talent to where the organization is going

Policy & Regulation

Shaping policy positions and assessing regulatory impact before decisions are made

PROJECTS

We have led hundreds of consulting projects, driving results and accelerated growth for our clients.

RECENT EXAMPLES

Health & Life Sciences
Feasibility study for a new $300M hospital

Technology, Media & Entertainment
International market entry strategy for a major entertainment franchise

Social & Economic Development
National strategy to address social and economic determinants of health

Art, Culture & Tourism
Positioning and operating model design for a new museum

Health & Life Sciences
Growth strategy for a multi-specialty clinic

Higher Education
Launch of new health degree programs at a leading university

Social & Economic Development
Economic model and scenario analysis for a major private foundation

Principal Investors
Commercial due diligences on healthcare and technology targets for PE investors

SECTORS

We work with clients across a broad range of sectors.

  • We work with healthcare providers, pharma and biotech companies, investors, and regulators on healthcare access and affordability, clinical practice and outcomes improvement, and health system transformation.

  • We work with private equity firms, sovereign wealth funds, and family offices on sourcing and assessing new investment opportunities.

  • We work with major real estate developers, city planners, and infrastructure investors on master plans for new assets and smart city development.

  • We work with NGOs, government agencies, and international development bodies on workforce development, community health and well-being, economic advancement initiatives, and policy implementation.

  • We work with cultural institutions, museums, and tourism boards on tourism revitalization, visitor engagement, and economic impact assessments.

  • We work with leading academic institutions, as well as online education platforms, on curriculum development and assessment, student engagement, and research acceleration & commercialization.

  • We work with gaming studios, media and tech companies, and sports organizations on experience enhancement, analytics, and performance optimization.

  • We work with oil and gas companies, utilities, and renewable energy firms on improving operations and transitioning to sustainable practices.

LEADERSHIP

Our leadership team draws on deep experience across consulting, industry, and academia.

Anas Kaakeh
Managing Partner

Senior advisor with over a decade of experience at Bain & Company and the World Economic Forum. Brings 15+ years of global consulting experience across strategy, investment, and transformation. Author of a book on urban development.

MPH, Harvard University
BS and MS, Purdue University

Dr. Yaman Kaakeh
Senior Advisor

Professor and clinical pharmacist with 15+ years as a faculty member at the Purdue University College of Pharmacy and IU School of Medicine, along with 20+ years of clinical experience at leading health systems including Mayo Clinic, IU Health, and Michigan Medicine.

Doctor of Pharmacy, Purdue University
Residency, University of Michigan

Dr. Rola Kaakeh
Senior Advisor

Fellowship-trained pharmacist and faculty member with 15+ years of global experience at several health systems, universities, and companies including CVS Health, Northwestern University, and the University of California San Diego.

Doctor of Pharmacy, Purdue University
Fellowship, University of Michigan

GLOBAL PRESENCE

We work with organizations based around the world.

Americas

Boston

Chicago

Indianapolis

Los Angeles

New York

San Francisco

Seattle

Europe

Geneva

London

Paris

Asia Pacific

Singapore

Tokyo

Middle East

Abu Dhabi

Doha

Dubai

Jeddah

Riyadh

CONTACT US

Ready to get started? Get in touch to schedule an introductory call and discuss a potential project collaboration.