Introduction
The global consulting and investment landscape is undergoing a significant transformation, marked by strategic acquisitions and expansions that signal a growing emphasis on digital transformation, supply chain optimisation, and artificial intelligence. The following strategic moves across the market and senior people moves highlight the increasing role of technology and AI in shaping the future of consulting and investment, positioning key players at the forefront of industry innovation.
Key People Moves
Alvarez & Marsal has welcomed Richard Cotterill as Managing Director. An experienced M&A advisor with a demonstrated history in the Power & Utilities industry, Cotterill is skilled in Corporate Finance, Financial Analysis, and Financial Modelling.
Rimkus has welcomed John Delaney as Managing Director in Ireland. Delaney brings over two decades of business development and practice management experience in the legal and professional services sectors. He has worked across all aspects of client management, with a track record of cultivating relationships and driving business growth.
FTI Consulting continues to expand its Corporate Finance & Restructuring team with the key appointments of Matteo Dominianni and Alexey Timashkov as Senior Managing Directors in the Telecom, Media & Technology practice. Their extensive experience in corporate restructuring and finance will bolster the firm’s ability to support clients navigating complex financial landscapes.
– Alexey Timashkov is a strategic advisor specialising in digital transformation, AI/ML, and innovation within the telecom and tech sectors.
– Matteo Dominianni is an Enterprise Improvement Consultant with around 15 years of experience across Management Consulting, Investment Banking, and Corporate Finance. He has worked across Telecom, Media, Technology, Retail, and Financial Services.
A&M Corporate Performance Improvement has welcomed Erin Morgan Gore as Managing Director in New York City. With over 20 years of experience, Gore specialises in building cultures of competitive advantage and guiding organisations through critical turning points.
FTI Consulting has announced the addition of business transformation expert Christoph Söhngen and restructuring expert Sebastian Rudow as Senior Managing Directors in the firm’s Corporate Finance & Restructuring segment in Frankfurt.
– Christoph Söhngen has 25 years of professional experience and joins as a Partner in the Business Transformation division.
– Sebastian Rudow is a seasoned C-level executive with over 20 years of experience in restructuring, finance, and corporate transformations.
Oliver Wyman has welcomed Darshan Vora to its Healthcare and Private Capital sector. With over 15 years of strategy consulting experience, Vora returns to the firm, specialising in M&A, deal advisory, and R&D strategy. He has worked with top investors and large pharmaceutical corporations, adding significant value across the healthcare industry.
As a Partner in the Healthcare and Life Sciences and Private Capital practices in London, Vora’s expertise in deal-making and value creation will strengthen the firm’s growing practice. Chris McMillan, Partner and Head of Private Capital for Europe, expressed excitement about his return, noting that Vora’s knowledge will further enhance Oliver Wyman’s healthcare offering.
Stax Consulting has expanded its Private Equity expertise with the addition of Senior Partner Brad Kuntz. Kuntz brings a wealth of experience and a proven track record in consulting and leading consulting firms. His leadership in serving clients on large, multinational deals, particularly within the industrial sector, will be invaluable as Stax continues to expand its presence in New York and the Americas.
Mona Bitar has joined Deloitte’s Consumer & Retail sector, bringing over 25 years of experience in helping clients transform operations and navigate consumer-centric challenges. Bitar is passionate about supporting clients in achieving their aspirations and providing independent challenge to reshape results quickly. She has worked across the UK, North and South America, India, Europe, and Africa. At Deloitte, she will focus on value creation opportunities and helping clients respond to changing market dynamics.
Julien Psauté has joined FTI Consulting as Managing Director. With eight years of experience in private equity fund portfolio support at Montagu Private Equity, he was also a Partner at Adagia Partners and has over 11 years of experience at BCG, focusing on Private Equity, Industrial Goods, and Healthcare.
Alvarez & Marsal has welcomed Dr. Stefan Rohrhofer as Managing Director in its Corporate Transformation Services team in Munich. With nearly two decades of experience, Rohrhofer has led complex transformations in the Consumer Goods and Retail industries. Bringing an investor perspective and a focus on value creation, he works with corporates, private equity firms, principal investors, and boards to drive financial and operational impact.
Hani Tohme has begun his new role as Head of Sustainability for the Middle East and Africa at Kearney in Abu Dhabi. This step reflects his ongoing commitment to advancing global sustainability efforts while maintaining a strong focus on the GCC region. In this role, he aims to encourage collaboration across various sectors, recognising that meaningful and scalable impact requires collective action from governments, businesses, communities, and individuals. He will work on building multi-stakeholder consortiums that integrate expertise from technical, financial, legal, academic, and non-profit fields to develop practical and innovative sustainability solutions.
Alvarez & Marsal has appointed Ross Stallings as Managing Director in Atlanta, reinforcing its focus on enhancing capabilities in M&A for corporate and strategic clients. With over 20 years of experience in complex M&A transactions—including stock purchases, asset acquisitions, carve-out divestitures, spin-offs, IPOs, and joint ventures—Stallings brings deep expertise in operational due diligence, pre-close planning, synergy analysis, transitional service agreement negotiation, and post-close value capture. His background spans industries such as life sciences, energy, industrial manufacturing, automotive, and financial services, contributing to the firm’s comprehensive transaction solutions.
Accordion has appointed Mukesh Shah as Head of CFO Technology. With more than two decades of experience, Shah has led initiatives to integrate finance systems across organisations, providing a single source of truth and enabling teams to adapt to technological advancements. In this role, he will contribute to shaping practices and strengthening technology capabilities across Business Transformation, Transactions, and Restructuring practices.
Alvarez & Marsal has also welcomed Juan Ruiz León to Infrastructure & Capital Projects as a Director in its Madrid office, bringing experience in infrastructure development and consulting to support the firm’s European expansion.
FTI Consulting, Inc. (NYSE: FCN) has announced the appointment of Jo Hewitt as a Senior Managing Director in the Corporate Finance & Restructuring segment. Hewitt is recognised for her expertise in UK and cross-border insolvencies, restructurings, and restructuring plans. With over 20 years of experience, she has advised companies, financial institutions, private equity funds, and other stakeholders on restructuring situations and refinancings. Hewitt has also played a key role in significant UK administrations and has experience across various industries, including real estate, financial services, infrastructure, and healthcare. Her skills include contingency planning, financial analysis, stakeholder negotiations, and implementation of restructuring strategies. Before joining FTI Consulting, Hewitt was a Managing Director at Alvarez & Marsal and previously held a role as Director at EY. She is a member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales, a Licensed Insolvency Practitioner, and serves on the Executive Board of the International Women’s Insolvency and Restructuring Confederation.
People Promotions
Accordion, a financial consulting firm focused on private equity, has announced the promotion of 80 team members across its major practice areas and business operations. The promotions reflect the firm’s significant growth and ambition to become the go-to partner for private equity CFOs globally.
Among the notable senior promotions to Managing Director are:
– Ana Lambe, specialising in CFO Technology (ERP), with expertise in digital transformation and systems implementations for private equity-backed companies.
– Luciano Stasi, focusing on CFO Technology (CPM), with experience in financial reporting, analytics, and system implementations.
– Andrew Fahy, also in CFO Technology (CPM), bringing over 10 years of experience in finance, consulting, and large-scale financial system projects.
– Manuel Garcia, specialising in Strategic FP&A, with expertise in business operations, FP&A, and strategic advisory services, particularly in the software and technology sectors.
– Erica Thurm, also in Strategic FP&A, bringing extensive experience in financial planning, mergers & acquisitions, and data analytics across multiple industries.
– Alex Milani, specialising in Transaction Execution, with nearly 20 years of experience in advisory, private equity, and transaction execution, particularly in acquisitions and carve-outs.
– Niels Blom, in Transformation, with expertise in strategy, operations, and finance consulting, focusing on top-line growth and cost optimisation in large-scale transformations.
– Jason Boo, in Business Development, with over 15 years of experience advising clients across various industries, specialising in growth acceleration, value creation strategies, and M&A synergy realisation. Accordion’s focus on internal talent development underscores its commitment to career growth and leadership development as it continues to scale.
Control Risks has promoted Brad Kolacinski to the role of Global Head of Digital Forensics and eDiscovery within their Discovery + Data Insights practice. Brad brings with him extensive experience and leadership in the field, along with a passion for driving innovation, particularly in AI. He expressed his gratitude for the support from his teams and mentors and also congratulated Michele Wiener and John Kim, who are stepping into new global roles within the company. Brad is excited to lead the global practice and continue supporting clients across borders.
Kearney has promoted Jim Pearce to a senior leadership position. With extensive experience in strategic consulting, Jim is now a key driver of Kearney’s growth and client service excellence. In his new role, he will focus on helping clients in the energy and capital-intensive sectors transition to sustainable energy.
Market Intelligence
In a strategic move to strengthen its global capabilities in supply chain and operations consulting, Accenture has announced the acquisition of Staufen, a leading German consultancy known for its expertise in supply chain management, operational excellence, and lean manufacturing. Staufen’s client base includes prominent companies in the automotive, industrial, and manufacturing sectors.
This acquisition underscores Accenture’s ongoing commitment to expanding its offerings in Europe, particularly in digital transformation and supply chain optimisation. By integrating Staufen’s deep-rooted knowledge in supply chain engineering with its own extensive technology and digital transformation services, Accenture aims to deliver comprehensive solutions to clients navigating complex supply chain disruptions.
The deal will also enhance Accenture’s ability to provide advanced analytics, artificial intelligence (AI), and digital supply chain platforms, enabling businesses to optimise their operations with greater agility and efficiency. Post-acquisition, Staufen’s leadership team will continue to play an active role in driving the integration and ensuring a seamless transition, while maintaining their established presence in Germany and Europe.
The acquisition further strengthens Accenture’s position as a global leader in the consulting space, with a particular focus on reshaping supply chains to be more sustainable and responsive in today’s rapidly evolving market.
HV Capital, a renowned European venture capital firm, has confirmed its investment in Wanne Sraders, a fast-growing digital transformation consultancy specialising in artificial intelligence (AI) and data analytics solutions. This investment comes at a crucial time for Wanne Sraders, as it looks to scale its operations and expand its product offerings in the ever-expanding AI-driven services market. Wanne Sraders has been at the forefront of developing cutting-edge data analytics solutions that enable businesses to derive actionable insights from vast amounts of data, empowering them to make more informed, data-driven decisions. With HV Capital’s support, Wanne Sraders will be able to accelerate its technology development and expand its reach within sectors such as finance, healthcare, and logistics, all of which are increasingly relying on digital transformation to drive efficiency and innovation. The capital infusion will also allow the company to hire additional talent, enhancing its ability to provide bespoke solutions to clients seeking to leverage the power of AI and machine learning for predictive analytics, automation, and optimisation. As part of the partnership, HV Capital will work closely with Wanne Sraders’ leadership team to refine the company’s strategic direction and identify new market opportunities across Europe. This investment highlights HV Capital’s growing interest in tech-focused consultancies and digital services firms, positioning them as a key player in the tech-driven transformation of industries across the continent.