Hylaine Taps NTT DATA Veteran Doug Hautop to Spearhead Major Growth Push

CHARLOTTE, N.C. – January 12, 2026 – In a significant move signaling its ambitious growth plans, technology consulting firm Hylaine has appointed former NTT DATA executive Doug Hautop as its new president. The appointment places a seasoned industry leader at the helm of a company poised to aggressively expand its footprint within the competitive Fortune 1000 consulting market.

Hautop, who reports to Founder and CEO Adam Boitnott, is tasked with executing a bold strategy that includes a 50% workforce expansion within the next year. This move is the latest in a series of calculated steps by the Charlotte-based firm to scale its operations and challenge larger, established players in highly regulated industries like banking, healthcare, and life sciences.

A Strategic Play for Enterprise Scale

Hautop's arrival is not merely a leadership shuffle; it is the linchpin in a meticulously crafted growth strategy. Hylaine has publicly set an aggressive goal to increase its employee headcount by 50% over the next twelve months, aiming to add approximately 100 new roles to its current team. This follows a 15% workforce increase since the company's brand repositioning last fall.

The expansion is funded and supported by a majority recapitalization partnership with Summit Park, a Charlotte-based private equity firm, which made a significant, undisclosed investment in August 2024. This capital infusion was explicitly intended to fuel Hylaine’s expansion of services and team growth, leveraging Summit Park’s expertise in the technology services sector.

The strategy extends beyond hiring. The firm is deepening its service offerings in key areas including Advisory, Data & AI, Application Development, and Cloud services. The goal is to provide a more comprehensive suite of solutions for large enterprise clients grappling with legacy system modernization, complex data environments, and the urgent need to become "AI-ready." By targeting Fortune 1000 companies, Hylaine is signaling its intent to compete for larger, more complex contracts, moving directly into the territory of global consulting giants.

“I am thrilled to welcome Doug to Hylaine’s leadership team as I’ve admired his ability to drive intentional growth while building strong people-centered organizations,” said Adam Boitnott, Hylaine Founder and CEO. “Doug will play a pivotal role in taking Hylaine’s business to the next level while upholding our values-first approach for clients.”

From Global Giant to Growth Engine

Hautop brings over two decades of technology consulting experience, most notably a 13-year tenure at the global IT services leader NTT DATA. There, he held several high-impact roles, including President of the Banking & Financial Services Industry for North America. In that position, he held profit and loss responsibility for a $550 million portfolio and steered a global team of over 5,000 professionals, managing relationships with some of the world's largest financial institutions. His career also includes foundational roles at industry titans like Accenture and IBM.

His decision to move from a multi-billion-dollar global corporation to a rapidly scaling, values-driven firm is a central part of the story. It reflects a growing trend of senior executives seeking to make a more direct impact within agile, mission-oriented organizations.

Hautop commented on his move, stating, “Hylaine stood out to me because of its mission to value true partnerships over transactions, and do what’s right for clients over what’s easy.” This sentiment highlights a core tenet of Hylaine's brand—a focus on ethical, relationship-based consulting that it claims sets it apart.

“I’m excited to work with the entire Hylaine team to activate new growth philosophies, build long-lasting client partnerships, and deliver innovative industry-specific technology solutions that drive measurable results for our clients,” Hautop added. His leadership is expected to bring enterprise-level discipline and strategic connections to Hylaine's entrepreneurial energy.

The 'Values-First' Model Under Pressure

Hylaine's central market differentiator is its self-proclaimed "values-first" ethos, a philosophy that will be tested as it undergoes rapid scaling. The company was founded in 2017 by Boitnott on the principle that consulting could be done differently, prioritizing long-term client success over short-term transactional gains. The firm explicitly promises "honesty without exception—no bait and switch—ever" and "transparency in everything."

While such claims are common in corporate marketing, Hylaine backs them with tangible metrics. The company boasts an exceptionally low employee attrition rate of just 4%, a stark contrast to the often-turbulent turnover in the consulting industry. This stability provides clients with consistent, knowledgeable teams. Furthermore, the company has been named a "Best Place to Work" by the Charlotte Business Journal for five consecutive years (2020-2024), suggesting a culture that genuinely values its people.

This employee-centric approach appears to translate directly to client satisfaction. Hylaine reports an impressive Net Promoter Score (NPS) of +72, a figure that indicates an overwhelming majority of clients are enthusiastic promoters of the firm. For its top five clients, that score rises to an even more remarkable +86. The challenge for Hautop and the leadership team will be to maintain this cultural integrity and high standard of delivery while integrating 100 new employees and navigating the complexities of Fortune 1000 engagements.

A Track Record of Rapid Ascent

Hylaine's ambitious plans are built on a solid foundation of proven growth. The firm has earned a spot on the Inc. 5000 list of fastest-growing private companies in the U.S. for four consecutive years. Its 2025 ranking at #2,003 was secured with a verified three-year revenue growth of 216%. This sustained, triple-digit growth trajectory demonstrates a consistent ability to win and retain business in a competitive market.

Since its founding, the company has strategically expanded its physical presence, establishing a network of five regional hubs in Charlotte, Raleigh, Atlanta, Dallas-Fort Worth, and Indianapolis. This model allows it to build clusters of talent and serve clients across the Southeast and Midwest, combining a remote-first work policy with opportunities for in-person collaboration and culture-building.

With Hautop's appointment, Hylaine is making a clear statement. The firm is leveraging its proven growth engine and strong cultural foundation to make a strategic push into the enterprise major leagues. The coming year will be a critical test of whether its values-first model can not only survive but thrive at scale, reshaping client expectations in the upper echelons of technology consulting.