Founders

About Big Sky Associates


Proven Leadership

We believe the only acceptable result is one that improves your business

Learn how from start to finish, our entire purpose is to make you feel certain about the direction of your organization.

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Our Industry Focus

We Help Clients in Both the Public and Private Sectors

Providing direct, clear solutions for all our clients’ most pressing challenges.

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John Dillard

Co-founder and Managing Partner

With more than 15 years of experience as an analyst and consultant for large government agencies and Fortune 500 companies, John Dillard cofounded Big Sky Associates in 2006. As president and partner-in-charge, he is responsible for Big Sky’s marketing, business development and recruiting efforts.

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Hanno Ekdahl

Co-founder and Managing Partner

Hanno Ekdahl cofounded Big Sky Associates in 2006. As the chief executive officer, he oversees consulting operations for Big Sky’s IT and identity management practices. He is responsible for Big Sky’s finances, operations, contracts, IT project delivery and business development.

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Manoj Malhotra

Co-founder and Advising Director

Manoj Malhotra is co-founder and advising director of Big Sky Associates. A prominent thought leader in operations management, Malhotra is responsible for the firm’s project methodology development in management, operations and decision sciences.

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