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Press Release - Kaihen Acquires Sartor & Associates to Expand Organization and People Consulting Services

Toronto, Ontario – January 17, 2025 – Kaihen, a leading Canadian energy and utility consulting firm specializing in business readiness for electric, water, and gas utilities, is excited to announce the acquisition of Sartor & Associates, a Toronto-based firm known for its expertise in executive search, leadership effectiveness, organizational design, and succession planning.  

 

This acquisition will strengthen Kaihen’s ability to deliver end-to-end solutions for utilities by addressing critical leadership and organizational challenges. Sartor & Associates’ proven expertise in succession planning and organizational design will help utilities build future ready leadership teams. Services like executive coaching, leadership development, and governance support complement Kaihen’s focus on helping utilities prepare for operational and regulatory challenges and will create a seamless approach to business readiness.  

 

“We are thrilled to welcome Sartor & Associates into the Kaihen family,” said Jonathan Minsky, President of Kaihen. “Utilities today face many challenges, from regulatory changes to technological advancements. By integrating Sartor’s expertise, we can provide our clients with the operational strategies they need and also the leadership and organizational tools required to implement those changes. Together, we are creating a synergy that positions our clients for success in the utility industry.”  

 

Larry Sartor, Founder of Sartor & Associates, added, “Joining Kaihen is a natural fit for our firm. Our work in talent and organizational development aligns with Kaihen’s mission to prepare utilities for change. By combining our strengths, we can deliver solutions for both the strategic and people aspects of utility transformations. We are excited to start this journey together and to help our clients succeed.”  

 

As part of this change, Mark Fukuzawa has accepted a full-time position with Kaihen as the Practice Lead for Organization and People consulting services.  The core areas of this practice will be built around the services that Sartor & Associates provided. Larry will stay on in a Senior Advisor role with Kaihen as well. 

This acquisition represents a significant step forward in Kaihen’s mission to become a trusted advisor for utilities, combining strategic planning, operational readiness, and human capital development into one solution.  

 

About Kaihen  

 

Kaihen is a Canadian consulting firm specializing in business readiness for electric, water, and gas utilities, home services companies, energy retailers, and municipalities. Kaihen ensures that clients’ people, processes, and systems are well-prepared to adopt change, minimizing operational costs, customer impacts, and regulatory and financial risks. 

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