FTI Consulting Expands Healthcare Risk Management & Advisory Practice with Appointment of Mitch Harris as Senior Managing Director

FTI Consulting (NYSE: FCN) appointed Mitch Harris as Senior Managing Director in its Healthcare Risk Management & Advisory practice, announced December 10, 2025.

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FTI Consulting (NYSE: FCN) appointed Mitch Harris as Senior Managing Director in its Healthcare Risk Management & Advisory practice, announced December 10, 2025.

Based in Los Angeles, Mr. Harris has more than three decades of healthcare strategy experience with health plans, health systems and pharmacy benefit managers. His expertise includes using data and AI for performance improvement. At FTI Consulting he will support clients on regulatory strategy, government programs compliance, operational optimization and turnaround initiatives.

The appointment reinforces the practice’s focus on addressing rising costs, regulatory complexity and oversight for healthcare clients.

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News Market Reaction – FCN

On Dec 10, the day this news came out, FCN closed 0.01% above the previous close.

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Market Context

This announcement extends FTI Consulting’s strategy of adding senior experts to build specialized pr...

Analysis

This announcement extends FTI Consulting’s strategy of adding senior experts to build specialized practices, here in healthcare risk management and advisory. It follows recent leadership additions in risk, tax and strategic communications across multiple regions. The hire emphasizes data, AI and regulatory expertise, complementing the firm’s Forensic and Litigation Consulting segment. Investors may watch how this addition supports growth in healthcare-related mandates alongside previously reported record Q3 2025 revenues of $956.2M and EPS of $2.60.

Historical Context

5 past events · Latest: Dec 03

5 events

1. Dec 03

   Senior hire (APAC)

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   Appointed Jason Leow as Senior Managing Director in Strategic Communications.

2. Dec 03

   Senior hires (PE/FS)

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   +0.4%

   Four senior hires to strengthen London Transformation and private equity practices.

3. Nov 10

   Tax capability hires

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   -0.3%

   Two senior EMEA tax advisory hires to deepen restructuring and VAT services.

4. Oct 23

   Q3 2025 earnings

   24h Move

   -1.3%

   Record Q3 2025 revenues, EPS and updated full-year guidance and buybacks.

5. Oct 21

   Risk hire (Australia)

   24h Move

   +0.4%

   Appointed Warren Dunn as Senior Managing Director for Risk Advisory in Australia.

24h Move is the share-price change in the day after each event; other market factors may also have contributed.

Key Terms

pharmacy benefit managers, regulatory strategy, government programs compliance, digital transformation

4 terms

pharmacy benefit managers medical

"for major health plans, health systems and pharmacy benefit managers across"

Pharmacy benefit managers are companies that manage prescription drug plans for health insurers, employers, and other organizations. They negotiate prices with drug manufacturers, decide which medications are covered, and handle the distribution of prescriptions. Their role can impact healthcare costs and drug availability, making them an important factor for investors to consider in the healthcare and pharmaceutical industries.

regulatory strategy regulatory

"he will support clients with regulatory strategy and government programs"

A regulatory strategy is a company’s plan for getting products, services, or operations approved and kept in compliance with government rules; think of it as a roadmap and playbook for dealing with regulators. It matters to investors because the plan determines how quickly a product can reach the market, how much it will cost to meet legal requirements, and how likely the company is to face fines or delays — all of which affect future revenue and risk.

government programs compliance regulatory

"clients with regulatory strategy and government programs compliance, as well"

Adhering to government programs compliance means following the rules, reporting, and billing requirements set by public agencies for programs that fund or regulate a company’s products or services. For investors, it matters because failure to follow those rules can lead to lost payments, fines, banned participation, or reputational damage, while consistent compliance preserves revenue streams and reduces legal and operational risk — like playing by the referee’s rules to stay in the game.

digital transformation technical

"support innovative digital transformation, ultimately unlocking value."

Digital transformation is the process of using digital technologies to fundamentally change how organizations operate, deliver value, and connect with customers. It often involves updating systems, automating tasks, and improving digital tools to increase efficiency and stay competitive. For investors, it signifies a company's ability to adapt to technological advances, which can impact its growth prospects and long-term success.

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WASHINGTON, Dec. 10, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- FTI Consulting, Inc. (NYSE: FCN) today announced the appointment of Mitch Harris as a Senior Managing Director in the Healthcare Risk Management & Advisory practice within the firm's Forensic and Litigation Consulting segment.

Mr. Harris, who is based in Los Angeles, has more than three decades of experience driving healthcare strategy for major health plans, health systems and pharmacy benefit managers across the United States. His expertise includes leveraging data and AI to improve performance and support clients with operational and regulatory challenges.

In his role at FTI Consulting, he will support clients with regulatory strategy and government programs compliance, as well as operational optimization and turnaround initiatives.

“The healthcare industry is experiencing rising costs, increased regulatory complexity and intensified oversight, creating operational and financial volatility and continuing to increase our clients’ need for expert support and advice,” said Wayne Gibson, Leader of the Healthcare Risk Management & Advisory practice at FTI Consulting. “Mitch brings diverse capabilities to our deep bench of experts, working with clients to address regulatory, operational and financial risk and support innovative digital transformation, ultimately unlocking value.”

Earlier in his career, Mr. Harris held roles at PwC’s Health Industries Advisory practice, where he led business development and operational strategy for the national health plan compliance and regulatory practice. He has also served in management roles at Caremore Medical Management Company (now Carelon) and Blue Shield of California.

Commenting on his appointment, Mr. Harris said, “FTI Consulting is a global, expert-driven firm with a reputation for supporting high-stakes, high-profile projects. Our experts can predict and remediate risk and proactively mitigate issues while implementing process improvement to optimize costs. I look forward to joining my colleagues as we work to solve our clients’ biggest challenges.”

About FTI Consulting 
FTI Consulting, Inc. is a leading global expert firm for organizations facing crisis and transformation, with more than 8,100 employees located in 32 countries and territories as of September 30, 2025. In certain jurisdictions, FTI Consulting’s services are provided through distinct legal entities that are separately capitalized and independently managed. The Company generated $3.70 billion in revenues during fiscal year 2024. More information can be found at www.fticonsulting.com. 

FTI Consulting, Inc.  
555 12^th Street NW  
Washington, DC 20004  
+1.202.312.9100 

Investor Contact:  
Mollie Hawkes 
+1.617.747.1791 
mollie.hawkes@fticonsulting.com 

Media Contact:  
Sam Ford 
+1.617.480.7402 
samantha.ford@fticonsulting.com

FAQ

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Who is Mitch Harris and what role did he take at FTI Consulting (FCN) on December 10, 2025?

Mitch Harris was named Senior Managing Director in the Healthcare Risk Management & Advisory practice at FTI Consulting.

What expertise does Mitch Harris bring to FTI Consulting (FCN)?

He brings >30 years of healthcare strategy experience with health plans, health systems and pharmacy benefit managers and expertise in using data and AI to improve performance.

Where will Mitch Harris be based while working for FTI Consulting (FCN)?

Mitch Harris will be based in Los Angeles.

What responsibilities will Mitch Harris have at FTI Consulting (FCN)?

He will support clients on regulatory strategy, government programs compliance, operational optimization and turnaround initiatives.

How does FTI Consulting (FCN) position this hire in relation to industry challenges?

The firm says the hire strengthens capabilities to address rising costs, regulatory complexity and increased oversight facing healthcare clients.

What prior employers are listed for Mitch Harris before joining FTI Consulting (FCN)?

His prior roles include PwC’s Health Industries Advisory, Caremore Medical Management Company (now Carelon) and Blue Shield of California.