Compass Lexecon Enhances Capabilities with Appointment of Prominent Economist Ginger Jin

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FTI Consulting (NYSE: FCN) announced that Dr. Ginger Jin has joined its subsidiary Compass Lexecon as an affiliated economist. Dr. Jin, currently serving as the Neil Moskowitz Professor of Economics at the University of Maryland, brings expertise in industrial organization economics, with a focus on mergers and acquisitions in emerging technologies and big data applications in antitrust and consumer protection.

As a former Director of the Bureau of Economics at the Federal Trade Commission, Dr. Jin specializes in analyzing information disparities among economic agents across various industries including retail food safety, health insurance, prescription drugs, e-commerce, and data regulation. She currently serves as a managing editor of the International Journal of Industrial Organization and has been a Research Associate of the National Bureau of Economic Research since 2012.

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• Strategic expansion of expertise in emerging technologies and big data analytics
• Addition of former FTC Bureau of Economics Director strengthens regulatory expertise
• Enhanced capabilities in M&A analysis and antitrust consulting

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• None.

WASHINGTON, Feb. 28, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- FTI Consulting, Inc. (NYSE: FCN) today announced that Dr. Ginger Jin has affiliated with its subsidiary Compass Lexecon.

Dr. Jin is an expert in industrial organization economics, serving as the Neil Moskowitz Professor of Economics at the University of Maryland, College Park. She has deep expertise in analyzing mergers and acquisitions against the backdrop of emerging technologies and the use of big data in antitrust and consumer protection.

“With the emergence of new technologies and an increased emphasis on data-driven decision making, organizations seek out Compass Lexecon experts like Ginger for solutions tailored to their needs,” said Compass Lexecon Chairman Daniel R. Fischel. “Her arrival strengthens our ability to provide cutting-edge economic analysis to our clients to ensure the best possible outcomes.”

Dr. Jin’s research focuses on resolving information disparities among economic agents to support balanced and efficient outcomes. She has worked across several industries including retail food safety, health insurance, prescription drugs, e-commerce, regulatory inspection, scientific innovation, data regulation and consumer protection. Previously, she served as Director of the Bureau of Economics at the Federal Trade Commission.

Dr. Jin is currently a managing editor of the International Journal of Industrial Organization, an advisory council member of the Journal of Industrial Economics and a board member of the Industrial Organization Society. She has also been a Research Associate of the National Bureau of Economic Research since 2012.

Commenting on her affiliation with Compass Lexecon, Dr. Jin said, “This firm is known globally as a powerhouse in economic consulting, and I am proud to join a team of such talented professionals as we deliver expert-driven, quantifiable insights and solutions to clients.”

About FTI Consulting
FTI Consulting, Inc. is a leading global expert firm for organizations facing crisis and transformation, with more than 8,300 employees in 34 countries and territories as of December 31, 2024. The Company generated $3.69 billion in revenues during fiscal year 2024. In certain jurisdictions, FTI Consulting’s services are provided through distinct legal entities that are separately capitalized and independently managed. More information can be found at www.fticonsulting.com.

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FAQ

What expertise does Dr. Ginger Jin bring to Compass Lexecon FCN?

Dr. Jin brings expertise in industrial organization economics, M&A analysis in emerging technologies, and big data applications in antitrust and consumer protection.

What industries has Dr. Jin worked across at FCN's Compass Lexecon?

Dr. Jin has experience in retail food safety, health insurance, prescription drugs, e-commerce, regulatory inspection, scientific innovation, and data regulation.

What significant roles did Dr. Jin hold before joining FCN?

She served as Director of the Bureau of Economics at the Federal Trade Commission and is the Neil Moskowitz Professor of Economics at the University of Maryland.

What editorial positions does Dr. Jin currently hold while at FCN's Compass Lexecon?

She is a managing editor of the International Journal of Industrial Organization and an advisory council member of the Journal of Industrial Economics.