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FTI Consulting (NYSE:FCN) has appointed Pat McLay as Senior Managing Director and Australia Leader of the Accounting Advisory practice within its Forensic and Litigation Consulting segment. Based in Melbourne, McLay brings over 30 years of experience in accounting, external audit, consulting, transaction and internal audit services.

McLay, formerly a managing partner at a Big Four firm where he led a 100-person accounting advisory business, will help clients navigate mergers and acquisitions, capital transactions, audits, and advise on accounting, compliance and governance implications of IT transformations. His expertise spans multiple sectors, including public companies, private equity, healthcare and government.

FTI Consulting (NYSE:FCN) has appointed Sabine Bennett as Senior Managing Director in their Australian Healthcare & Human Services practice. Bennett, based in Sydney, brings over 16 years of experience in technology-enabled transformation programs for health, aged care, and life sciences sectors.

Bennett will focus on helping clients develop and implement digital solutions to enhance patient and clinician experience. The Healthcare & Human Services practice, launched in January 2025, supports clients with sector reform, sustainability, digital transformation, and productivity initiatives. Prior to joining FTI Consulting, Bennett served as a Partner and Digital Health Leader at a Big Four firm in Australia.

FTI Consulting (NYSE:FCN) has appointed Elizabeth (Liz) Goodman as Senior Managing Director in its Healthcare and Life Sciences practice within the Strategic Communications segment. Dr. Goodman brings over 30 years of experience in healthcare, health insurance, and health law and policy.

Based in Washington, D.C., Dr. Goodman previously served as Chief Legal and Public Affairs Officer at Commonwealth Care Alliance and Executive VP of Government Affairs at America's Health Insurance Plans (AHIP). In her new role, she will help healthcare and life sciences organizations navigate complex regulatory environments and develop strategic solutions.

This appointment continues the expansion of FTI's Healthcare and Life Sciences practice, following several recent appointments of public affairs and corporate reputation professionals.

FTI Consulting (NYSE:FCN) reported Q2 2025 financial results with revenues of $943.7 million, down 0.6% from $949.2 million in Q2 2024. Net income decreased to $71.7 million from $83.9 million, with EPS falling to $2.13 from $2.34 year-over-year.

The company's performance varied across segments, with Corporate Finance & Restructuring and Strategic Communications showing growth, while Economic Consulting and Technology segments experienced declines. Notable was the company's significant share repurchase of 2,192,333 shares at an average price of $161.88, totaling $354.9 million.

FTI Consulting updated its full year 2025 guidance, projecting revenues between $3.660-$3.760 billion and adjusted EPS of $7.80-$8.40.

FTI Consulting (NYSE:FCN) has strengthened its Export Controls, Sanctions and Trade practice with two strategic appointments. Eva Tomlinson joins as Senior Managing Director in Chicago, bringing over 20 years of expertise in Foreign-Trade Zone solutions and tariff mitigation. She previously founded a successful advisory firm and served as vice president at UPS Trade Advisory Services.

Breck Heidlberg joins as Managing Director in Atlanta, coming from Microsoft's trade compliance team. His background includes roles at Coca-Cola Company and a decade of U.S. government service at the State Department and CIA. Both appointments enhance FTI's capabilities in navigating complex trade landscapes and regulatory compliance.

FTI Consulting (NYSE:FCN) has strengthened its Australian Cybersecurity practice with the appointment of Natasha Passley as Senior Managing Director in the Forensic and Litigation Consulting segment. Based in Sydney, Passley brings over 20 years of experience in security, risk, and technology.

Previously serving as National Financial Services Cyber Partner at a Big Four firm and holding cybersecurity leadership roles at Insurance Australia Group, Passley specializes in cyber readiness, regulatory compliance, and security transformation. Her appointment comes amid increasing cybersecurity threats and regulatory reforms in Australia, focusing on enhanced compliance standards and increased penalty risks.

FTI Consulting (NYSE:FCN) released its 2025 U.S. Online Retail Report, projecting e-commerce sales to reach $1.27 trillion in 2025, an 8.5% year-over-year increase. The report indicates that e-commerce market share will hit 23.5% in 2025, up from 22.7% in 2024, but suggests a potential plateau near 30% by 2030.

The analysis reveals that total retail sales from 2020-2024 exceeded pre-COVID expectations by $2.4 trillion, though 40% of this growth was due to inflation. Online retail sales surpassed pre-COVID projections by $932 billion. The report also highlights a shift in direct-to-customer (DTC) strategies, with brands increasingly embracing retail partnerships and omnichannel approaches to meet evolving consumer preferences.

FTI Consulting (NYSE:FCN) has scheduled its second quarter 2025 financial results release for Thursday, July 24, 2025, before the New York market opens. The company will host a conference call with senior management at 9:00 a.m. Eastern Time on the same day to discuss the results.

The conference call will be available via live webcast on FTI Consulting's investor relations website, with a replay accessible for 90 days following the event.

FTI Consulting (NYSE: FCN) has appointed Joseph Shipley as Senior Managing Director within its Strategic Communications segment. Based in London, Shipley will lead the firm's private equity client operations across the EMEA region.

Shipley joins FTI Consulting with extensive experience in advising boards and private capital investors. His previous roles include Partner at Kekst CNC, positions at Brunswick, and working on Permira's in-house communications team. His expertise spans multichannel stakeholder strategies and transactions involving political and regulatory scrutiny.

This appointment follows other recent senior hires in London, including Edward Knight as Managing Director in M&A practice and former MP Seema Kennedy OBE as Senior Advisor, strengthening FTI's capabilities in transaction services, business transformation, debt restructuring, and reputation management.