FTI Consulting Expands UK Turnaround & Restructuring Capabilities With Four Senior Hires

FTI Consulting (NYSE: FCN) appointed four Managing Directors to its Corporate Finance segment to expand UK Turnaround & Restructuring capabilities.

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FTI Consulting (NYSE: FCN) appointed four Managing Directors to its Corporate Finance segment to expand UK Turnaround & Restructuring capabilities. James Bulloss is based in Leeds; Kasey Lin, Theo Kitsanelis and Matthew Mansell-Ahmed are based in London.

Bulloss joins from PwC and will support corporations, private lenders and financial institutions on financial reviews, distressed transactions and insolvencies. Lin previously worked at Houlihan Lokey and will advise debtors and creditors on capital structures and restructurings. Kitsanelis joins from Seabury Capital and will advise Aviation practice clients on strategic initiatives and distressed situations. Mansell-Ahmed formerly worked at Teneo and will provide tax planning support for transactions and other business situations. The appointments follow other UK hires and the opening of the Leeds office in June.

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Senior managing director appointments: 4 appointments

Senior managing director appointments

4 appointments

FTI Consulting Corporate Finance segment in the UK

Key Terms

distressed m&a, capital structure, liability management transactions

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distressed m&a financial

"restructurings, insolvencies and distressed M&A transactions across a range of industries"

Distressed M&A is the buying, selling, or restructuring of companies or their assets when the target is under severe financial stress, facing bankruptcy, or unable to meet obligations. It matters to investors because these deals can change who controls valuable assets, shift expected recoveries for creditors and shareholders, and create sudden value opportunities or losses—like buying a fixer-upper at auction where the outcome depends on how well the buyer can repair it.

capital structure financial

"provide capital structure analysis and advise debtors and creditors"

Capital structure is the way a company finances its operations and growth by using different sources of money, such as borrowed funds (loans or bonds) and owner’s equity (investments from owners or shareholders). It’s like a recipe for baking a cake, where the balance of ingredients affects the final product's strength and taste; similarly, the mix of debt and equity influences a company's stability and risk. For investors, understanding a company's capital structure helps gauge how risky it might be to invest or lend money.

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liability management transactions financial

"restructurings, liability management transactions and distressed M&A"

Liability management transactions are moves a company makes to change the shape or cost of its debts—for example buying back bonds, swapping old loans for new ones with different terms, or extending repayment dates. Think of it like rearranging or refinancing a mortgage to secure a lower monthly payment or delay a big due date; these actions can reduce interest costs, ease short‑term cash pressure or change credit risk, so investors watch them for effects on future cash flow, default risk, and potential dilution if debt is converted into shares.

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Appointments Strengthen Support for Clients Facing Financial Distress, Liquidity Challenges and Complex Transactions

LONDON and LEEDS, United Kingdom, Oct. 01, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- FTI Consulting, Inc. (NYSE: FCN) today announced the appointment of James Bulloss, Kasey Lin, Theo Kitsanelis and Matthew Mansell-Ahmed as Managing Directors within the firm’s Corporate Finance segment, further strengthening its Turnaround & Restructuring capabilities across the UK.

“When businesses face financial pressure, disruption or uncertainty, getting the right advice at the right time can make a real difference to the outcome,” said Matt Callaghan, Head of UK Turnaround & Restructuring at FTI Consulting. “Our reputation in restructuring and insolvency is built on deep technical expertise and a pragmatic, commercial approach that helps clients achieve the best possible result. James, Kasey, Theo and Matthew bring complementary expertise across turnaround, restructuring and restructuring tax. Their arrival adds further depth to our teams in London and Leeds, enabling us to deploy an even broader range of experts on mandates across the UK.”

Mr. Bulloss, who is based in Leeds, joins FTI Consulting from PwC, where he was a Director in the Business Restructuring practice. He brings more than 18 years of experience advising on restructurings, insolvencies and distressed M&A transactions across a range of industries. In his role at FTI Consulting, he will support corporations, private lenders and financial institutions at every stage of the distress cycle, from early-stage financial reviews and value protection strategies to distressed M&A, investments and formal insolvencies.

Ms. Lin, who is based in London, previously was a Vice President in the Financial Restructuring practice at Houlihan Lokey. She brings expertise in cross-border restructurings and distressed situations across a variety of sectors, including real estate, telecoms, healthcare and retail. In her role at FTI Consulting, Ms. Lin will provide capital structure analysis and advise debtors and creditors on restructurings, liability management transactions and distressed M&A.

Mr. Kitsanelis, who is based in London, was most recently a Senior Vice President at Seabury Capital. He brings deep expertise in the global aviation sector, having guided airlines and key stakeholders through complex restructurings and corporate transactions. At FTI Consulting, he will join the Aviation practice, where he will draw on his experience in high-stakes engagements to advise clients on strategic initiatives and distressed situations.

Mr. Mansell-Ahmed, who is based in London, formerly was an Associate Director in the Financial Advisory practice at Teneo. His expertise includes tax due diligence and structuring advice for restructurings, refinancings and insolvencies. In his role at FTI Consulting, Mr. Mansell-Ahmed will provide tax planning support across a range of situations and transactions to optimise business decisions and investments.

These appointments are part of FTI Consulting’s continued investment in its Turnaround & Restructuring practice across the UK, complementing the recent additions of Chris Hawes in London and Matt McErlane and Emma Lister in Leeds. Together with the opening of FTI Consulting’s Leeds office in June and its established team in Manchester, they enhance the firm’s ability to support clients managing financial stress or distress nationwide.

About FTI Consulting
FTI Consulting, Inc. is a leading global expert firm for organisations facing crisis and transformation, with more than 8,100 employees located in 32 countries and territories as of June 30, 2026. In certain jurisdictions, FTI Consulting’s services are provided through distinct legal entities that are separately capitalised and independently managed. The Company generated $3.8 billion in revenues during fiscal year 2025. More information can be found at www.fticonsulting.com.

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Who are FTI Consulting's four new UK restructuring Managing Directors?

FTI Consulting appointed James Bulloss, Kasey Lin, Theo Kitsanelis and Matthew Mansell-Ahmed as Managing Directors within its Corporate Finance segment. Bulloss is based in Leeds, while Lin, Kitsanelis and Mansell-Ahmed are based in London.