Private Equity Expert Speed Liu Joins FTI Consulting in Hong Kong

Rhea-AI Summary

FTI Consulting (NYSE: FCN) appointed Speed Liu as a Senior Managing Director in the Business Transformation practice in Asia, based in Hong Kong, effective Jan 18, 2026. Mr. Liu brings more than 20 years of private equity experience, including roles as Head of China for Permira and Principal at Unitas Capital. He will support private equity and corporate clients on portfolio transformation, transactions, exit readiness and value creation across consumer, services and industrials.

News Market Reaction

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-0.03% News Effect

On the day this news was published, FCN declined 0.03%, reflecting a mild negative market reaction.

Data tracked by StockTitan Argus on the day of publication.

Key Figures

Private equity experience: more than 20 years

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Private equity experience more than 20 years Speed Liu’s background prior to joining FTI Consulting

Market Reality Check

Price: $174.67 Vol: Volume 208,317 vs 20-day ...

normal vol

$174.67 Last Close

Volume Volume 208,317 vs 20-day avg 257,744 (relative volume 0.81) ahead of this announcement. normal

Technical Price $178.17 trades above 200-day MA $165.40 and about 13% below the 52-week high, indicating a generally constructive pre-news trend.

Peers on Argus

FCN was up 0.34% pre-announcement, while peers were mixed: BAH +0.48%, HURN -0.9...

FCN was up 0.34% pre-announcement, while peers were mixed: BAH +0.48%, HURN -0.93%, ICFI -1.12%, CRAI -3.25%, DGNX -5.36%. No broad consulting-sector move is evident.

Historical Context

5 past events · Latest: Jan 13 (Positive)

Pattern 5 events

Date	Event	Sentiment	Move	Catalyst
Jan 13	Cybersecurity hire	Positive	-0.7%	Senior cybersecurity expert joined to expand cyber capabilities.
Jan 12	Strategic comms hires	Positive	+0.7%	Two senior hires to bolster transactions communications and activism defense.
Jan 08	Public affairs hire	Positive	+0.0%	Senior MD added for reputation and issues management in regulated sectors.
Jan 04	Forensic hire Asia	Positive	+5.2%	Forensic accounting expert added in Asia to deepen regional capabilities.
Dec 17	AI expert affiliation	Positive	+3.4%	Renowned AI expert affiliated with Compass Lexecon for digital market work.

Pattern Detected

Recent senior-hire and strategic capability announcements have generally seen modestly positive or neutral price responses, with only occasional divergence.

Recent Company History

Over the last few months, FCN has repeatedly highlighted senior talent additions and strategic investments. Since Dec 17, 2025, the firm has announced expert hires in AI, forensic accounting in Asia, public affairs, and cybersecurity, plus earlier news on leadership stability, capital returns, and buybacks. Most of these positive corporate development headlines saw modest gains, with one notable 5.16% move on the Asia forensic hire, suggesting the market often views capability expansion, especially in key regions, constructively.

Market Pulse Summary

This announcement adds another senior leader in Asia, extending a recent string of expert hires acro...

Analysis

This announcement adds another senior leader in Asia, extending a recent string of expert hires across cybersecurity, forensic accounting, public affairs and AI. With shares trading above the 200-day MA and prior emphasis on capital returns and insider buying, the hire fits a narrative of investing in higher-value advisory capabilities. Investors may watch how these appointments translate into revenue growth, margins and regional momentum, particularly within corporate finance and private equity–related mandates.

AI-generated analysis. Not financial advice.

HONG KONG, Jan. 18, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- FTI Consulting, Inc. (NYSE: FCN) today announced the appointment of Speed Liu as a Senior Managing Director in the Business Transformation practice in Asia within the firm’s Corporate Finance & Restructuring segment.

Mr. Liu, who is based in Hong Kong, joins FTI Consulting with more than 20 years of experience in private equity driving growth strategies, turnaround plans and cost optimization initiatives. He has substantial expertise advising on buyout transactions, business transformation and transactions across the consumer, service and industrials sectors.

In his role at FTI Consulting, Mr. Liu will support private equity and corporate clients in Asia and abroad with portfolio transformation, transactions, exit readiness and maximizing value creation. His appointment reinforces the firm’s differentiated approach in the region, combining strategic insight with hands-on execution across complex and high-stakes situations.

“Private equity firms in Asia are operating in an increasingly challenging environment, marked by rising costs, higher interest rates, geopolitical uncertainty and mounting pressure from limited partners to accelerate exits and deploy capital,” said Roy Huang, Head of Asia and the Caribbean at FTI Consulting. “Speed brings a unique private equity perspective that enhances our ability to support clients through critical moments of truth while helping them navigate Asia’s evolving business landscape.”

Before joining FTI Consulting, Mr. Liu served as the Head of China for Permira, where he led the firm’s Asia investment and operation team. Prior to that, he was a Principal at Unitas Capital based in Shanghai. 

Commenting on his appointment, Mr. Liu said, “Current market conditions are driving increased demand for deep operational transformation and integrated transaction support. I look forward to working with my new colleagues across FTI Consulting’s platform — spanning business transformation, transactions and capital markets — to help private equity sponsors and corporates navigate today’s challenges with investor-grade rigor and practical execution.”

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 September 30, 2025. In certain jurisdictions, FTI Consulting’s services are provided through distinct legal entities that are separately capitalised and independently managed. The Company generated $3.70 billion in revenues during fiscal year 2024. More information can be found at www.fticonsulting.com.

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FAQ

Who is Speed Liu and what role did he join at FTI Consulting (FCN) on Jan 18, 2026?

Speed Liu joined FTI Consulting as a Senior Managing Director in the Business Transformation practice, based in Hong Kong.

What experience does Speed Liu bring to FTI Consulting (FCN)?

He brings more than 20 years of private equity experience, including leadership at Permira and a principal role at Unitas Capital.

What will Speed Liu focus on for FTI Consulting (FCN) clients in Asia?

He will support private equity and corporate clients on portfolio transformation, transactions, exit readiness and maximizing value creation.

Which sectors will Speed Liu advise clients on at FTI Consulting (FCN)?

He has expertise across the consumer, services and industrials sectors.

How does FTI Consulting (FCN) describe the market challenges Speed Liu will address?

The firm noted challenges including rising costs, higher interest rates, geopolitical uncertainty and pressure to accelerate exits and deploy capital.

Where is Speed Liu based after joining FTI Consulting (FCN)?

Speed Liu is based in Hong Kong and will support clients across Asia and internationally.