FTI CONSULTING, INC

FTI Consulting, Inc. announced the appointment of Jerome Nyssen as a Senior Managing Director in its Risk Advisory practice. Mr. Nyssen brings 25 years of financial services experience, including roles as a Partner at Deloitte and Chief Strategy Officer at ReadiNow. He will focus on transforming risk, compliance, and governance frameworks, particularly through AI-enabled solutions, to meet regulatory expectations. This appointment is expected to strengthen the firm's capabilities in Australia and across the financial services sector.

FTI Consulting, Inc. announced the launch of its energy advisory offering in Italy, marking a significant expansion of its services in the region. Riccardo Siliprandi was appointed as a Senior Managing Director in the Economic Consulting segment to lead the new Energy practice. This strategic move aims to provide broader support to clients navigating critical transformations and fast-moving conditions in the energy sector, including decarbonization and energy security needs.

FTI Consulting, Inc. announced the appointment of Sean O'Reilly as a Senior Managing Director in its Healthcare Risk Management & Advisory practice. Mr. O'Reilly brings over 25 years of experience advising healthcare organizations on compliance program design, regulatory risk management, and operational integrity. In his new role, he will focus on helping clients design, implement, and improve enterprise compliance programs, utilizing data-driven risk management, including advanced analytics and artificial intelligence, to identify and mitigate fraud, waste, and abuse.

Compass Lexecon, a subsidiary of FTI Consulting, Inc., announced the affiliation of Dennis Zhang, a Professor of Operations and Marketing at Washington University in St. Louis’s Olin Business School. Professor Zhang brings deep expertise in machine learning, AI economics, digital platforms, and online marketplaces. His affiliation is expected to strengthen Compass Lexecon's ability to address complex issues at the intersection of technology and economics, providing invaluable insights to clients.

FTI Consulting, Inc. announced an additional $370.0 million authorization for its stock repurchase program, bringing the total program authorization to $2.6 billion. As of June 2, 2026, the company had repurchased approximately 19.1 million shares for $2.1 billion, with $507.4 million remaining available. Additionally, at its Annual Meeting on June 3, 2026, shareholders elected all eight director nominees, ratified KPMG LLP as the independent auditor, and approved the advisory resolution on executive compensation.

FTI Consulting's Board of Directors authorized an additional $370.0 million for its common stock repurchase program, increasing the total available for buybacks to approximately $507.4 million. Since the program's original authorization in June 2016, the company has repurchased about 19.1 million shares at an average price of $107.94, totaling approximately $2.1 billion. The program has no time limit and may be suspended or discontinued at any time.

FTI Consulting's 2026 Private Equity Value Creation Index reveals that artificial intelligence (AI) is accelerating value creation, while mergers and acquisitions (M&A) has re-emerged as the industry's top value driver. The global survey of over 550 private equity leaders found that 63% of respondents achieved measurable impact within 12 months, a significant increase from 41% last year. High performers, representing 40% of respondents, consistently demonstrate stronger outcomes in both AI and M&A compared to their peers.

FTI Consulting, Inc. announced the appointment of Liz Lynch as a Senior Managing Director within its Strategic Communications segment in London. Ms. Lynch brings almost 20 years of experience in strategic communications, specializing in corporate reputation, public affairs, and crisis events. She will join the Corporate Reputation practice to advise on critical reputational issues, reinforcing FTI Consulting's commitment to investing in senior talent and integrated capabilities.

FTI Consulting, Inc. announced the appointment of Damon Yousefy as a Senior Managing Director in its Corporate Finance segment's Transactions practice. Based in Dallas, Mr. Yousefy specializes in restructuring and bankruptcy tax, bringing extensive experience in complex tax matters for companies in financial distress, including debt restructurings and M&A. His role will involve supporting clients through challenging market conditions, leveraging his expertise in tax due diligence, structuring, and modeling for U.S. and international transactions. Prior to FTI Consulting, he held leadership roles at Alvarez & Marsal and PwC.

FTI Consulting's subsidiary, Compass Lexecon, announced the affiliation of two prominent academics, Professor Anja Lambrecht and Professor Matthew Notowidigdo. Professor Lambrecht, an expert in digital economy and marketing, brings experience in AI impact and digital platforms. Professor Notowidigdo specializes in labor and health economics, with research on unemployment and healthcare. These affiliations are expected to enhance Compass Lexecon's expertise and client support in complex regulatory and competition landscapes.