
AHEAD is a digital transformation partner that specializes in enterprise IT solutions, focusing on areas such as artificial intelligence, cloud platforms, data analytics, and enterprise automation. They provide a range of services including IT consulting, managed services, and lifecycle management, helping organizations modernize their infrastructure and improve operational efficiency. With a strong emphasis on education and enablement, AHEAD partners with over 200 technology providers to deliver tailored solutions that drive business impact across various industries, including healthcare, financial services, and manufacturing.

AHEAD is a digital transformation partner that specializes in enterprise IT solutions, focusing on areas such as artificial intelligence, cloud platforms, data analytics, and enterprise automation. They provide a range of services including IT consulting, managed services, and lifecycle management, helping organizations modernize their infrastructure and improve operational efficiency. With a strong emphasis on education and enablement, AHEAD partners with over 200 technology providers to deliver tailored solutions that drive business impact across various industries, including healthcare, financial services, and manufacturing.
Headquarters: Chicago
Scale: ~2,500+ employees and $3.7B combined gross revenue (post-2024 CDI acquisition)
Business: Enterprise cloud, data, infrastructure, automation, managed services and security
Ownership: Majority stake held by funds advised by Berkshire Partners (2026); Centerbridge remains an investor
Enterprise IT modernization and digital transformation for industries such as healthcare, financial services, and manufacturing.
Enterprise cloud and digital platforms / IT services
Centerbridge acquired a majority stake; funds managed by Berkshire Partners purchased a minority stake and management retained significant ownership
Funds advised by Berkshire Partners acquired a majority stake from Centerbridge; Centerbridge remained an investor and management retained significant ownership
“Private equity-backed (Centerbridge Partners; Berkshire Partners)”