FTI Consulting (NYSE: FCN) appointed Jane Wanklyn as Senior Managing Director in the Business Transformation practice, Corporate Finance & Restructuring, effective Feb 4, 2026. Based in Chicago, she brings more than two decades of procurement and supply chain experience and will lead large-scale cost and organizational transformations.
Wanklyn joins from Kearney after a long tenure and will focus on digital procurement, sourcing, tariff and inflation management, and margin-improvement programs for clients.
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Brings >20 years of procurement and supply chain experience
Targets large-scale cost and organizational transformations for clients
Experience across automotive, aerospace & defense, consumer products, and industrials
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News Market Reaction – FCN
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+1.56%Session close to close
In the Feb 4 session, FCN gained 1.56%, reflecting a mild positive market reaction.
This announcement adds another experienced Senior Managing Director to FTI Consulting’s Business Tra...
Analysis
This announcement adds another experienced Senior Managing Director to FTI Consulting’s Business Transformation practice, complementing recent leadership hires across cybersecurity, private equity and economic consulting. Combined with strong Q3 2025 financials and an expanded repurchase authorization of $2.3 billion, the news highlights an ongoing strategy of investing in talent and returning capital. Investors may watch how new leaders contribute to revenue growth, margin resilience, and demand for transformation services across key end markets.
Key Figures
Q3 2025 revenue:$956.2 millionQ3 2025 diluted EPS:$2.60Adjusted EBITDA:$130.6 million+5 more
8 metrics
Q3 2025 revenue$956.2 millionQuarterly revenue reported in Q3 2025 10-Q
Q3 2025 diluted EPS$2.60Diluted EPS in Q3 2025 10-Q
Adjusted EBITDA$130.6 millionQ3 2025 adjusted EBITDA with 13.7% margin
Stock repurchase authorization$2.3 billionAggregate authorization as of Oct 21, 2025
Shares repurchased16,784,428 sharesTotal shares repurchased under program as of Oct 21, 2025
Total repurchase spend$1.7 billionAggregate amount spent on repurchases to date
Two senior Strategic Communications hires to bolster transactions capabilities.
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Pattern Detected
Recent FCN news has focused on strategic partnerships and senior hires, with generally modest single-day price reactions that sometimes diverge from the positive tone of the announcements.
Recent Company History
Over the past months, FTI Consulting has highlighted multiple senior leadership additions and strategic initiatives. On Oct 24, 2025, it expanded its stock repurchase authorization and later reported strong Q3 2025 results with higher revenue and earnings. In January 2026, the firm announced several Senior Managing Director hires across cybersecurity, private equity, economic consulting, and strategic communications, plus an IAB partnership for privacy diligence. Today’s announcement of another senior hire in Business Transformation continues this ongoing growth and specialization theme.
Key Terms
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form 3regulatory
"filed an initial statement of beneficial ownership. The Form 3 reports that Rabl"
Form 3 is the initial public filing that officers, directors and large shareholders must submit to report their ownership of a company’s securities when they become insiders. It acts like an opening inventory sheet that gives investors a starting point to see who holds significant stakes and to spot later trades or potential conflicts of interest, helping assess insider confidence and transparency.
form 4regulatory
"reported an equity award to its General Counsel, Curtis Pey-lin Lu. On 12/19/2025, he received 11,328"
Form 4 is a official document that company insiders, such as executives or major shareholders, file with regulators whenever they buy or sell company shares. It provides transparency about how those with inside knowledge are trading, helping investors see if insiders are confident in the company's prospects or may be selling for personal reasons. This information can influence investor decisions by revealing insiders' perspectives on the company's value.
"title": "[8-K] FTI CONSULTING, INC Reports Material Event""
An 8-K is a public report companies must file with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission to disclose major events or changes that shareholders should know about, such as leadership changes, mergers, financial surprises, or legal developments. It matters to investors because it acts like a breaking-news alert for a company’s health and prospects—providing timely facts that can affect stock value and investment decisions.
A 10-Q is a company’s required quarterly filing with U.S. regulators that provides updated financial statements, management discussion of results, and disclosures about risks, legal matters and operational changes. Think of it as a quarterly report card and progress update that lets investors track recent performance, spot trends or warning signs between annual reports, and make informed buy/sell decisions based on the latest verified financial and business information.
"received 11,328 shares of common stock as a restricted stock award at a stated price"
Shares granted to an individual that carry limits on transfer or sale until certain conditions are met, such as staying with the company for a set time or hitting performance targets. Think of them as a locked gift that gradually opens; for investors they matter because they affect how many shares may enter the market later, signal management incentives and potential dilution, and reveal confidence in future company performance.
adjusted ebitdafinancial
"Adjusted EBITDA was $130.6 million with a 13.7% margin."
Adjusted EBITDA is a way companies measure how much money they make from their core operations, like running a business, by removing certain costs or income that aren’t part of regular business activities. It helps investors see how well a company is doing without distractions from unusual expenses or gains, making it easier to compare companies or track performance over time.
adjusted epsfinancial
"include definitions and reconciliations for non-GAAP measures such as Adjusted EBITDA, Adjusted EPS, and Free Cash Flow."
Adjusted earnings per share (adjusted eps) is a measure of a company's profit per share that has been modified to exclude certain one-time or unusual items, such as costs from restructuring or asset sales. It provides a clearer picture of the company’s core performance by removing events that may distort the usual earnings. Investors use adjusted eps to better understand a company's ongoing profitability and compare it more accurately over time.
free cash flowfinancial
"Operating cash flow for the quarter was $201.9 million, yielding Free Cash Flow of $187.0 million."
Free cash flow is the amount of money a company has left over after paying all its expenses and investing in its business, like buying equipment or updating facilities. It shows how much cash is available to reward shareholders, pay down debt, or save for future growth. This helps investors understand if a company is financially healthy and able to grow.
WASHINGTON, Feb. 04, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- FTI Consulting, Inc. (NYSE: FCN) today announced the appointment of Jane Wanklyn as a Senior Managing Director in the Business Transformation practice within the firm’s Corporate Finance & Restructuring segment.
Ms. Wanklyn, who is based in Chicago, joins with more than two decades of experience specializing in large-scale procurement, supply chain and organizational transformations. She has worked with clients in the automotive, aerospace and defense, consumer products, industrials and other sectors, and is well-known for her expertise in cost reduction, value creation, organizational design and digital procurement strategy.
In her role at FTI Consulting, Ms. Wanklyn will focus on driving sustainable results for clients through large-scale cost and organizational transformations. Her deep expertise in deploying innovative strategies and advancing capabilities throughout company value chains positions clients to achieve significant cost transformations and advance their procurement function while mitigating geopolitical and regulatory risks.
“Jane is an exceptional leader who has an excellent track record of bringing impactful solutions to clients in supply chain and procurement,” said Michael Eisenband, Global Chairman of the Corporate Finance & Restructuring segment at FTI Consulting. “She has deep expertise in sourcing and spend management solutions, cost savings strategies and procurement transformations, which will be of great value to our clients operating in an increasingly challenging business environment.”
Prior to joining FTI Consulting, Ms. Wanklyn was a Partner in the Strategic Operations practice at Kearney, where she worked in various roles for more than 25 years.
Commenting on her appointment, Ms. Wanklyn said, “It is critically important for supply chain and procurement organizations to establish strong organizational structures, implement the right digital solutions and maintain deep relationships with their customers and suppliers. I look forward to joining my colleagues at FTI Consulting as we provide our clients with customized procurement programs, collaborative sourcing, tariff and inflation management strategies, and margin improvement-focused initiatives that optimize value creation, deliver impactful savings and capture lasting benefits.”
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.
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Who is Jane Wanklyn and what role did FTI Consulting (FCN) announce on Feb 4, 2026?
Jane Wanklyn was named Senior Managing Director in Business Transformation. According to FTI Consulting, she will lead procurement and supply chain transformation work from the Chicago office.
What experience does Jane Wanklyn bring to FTI Consulting (FCN)?
She brings more than two decades of procurement and supply chain experience. According to FTI Consulting, her background includes sourcing, spend management and digital procurement strategy across multiple industries.
How will Jane Wanklyn’s appointment affect FTI Consulting’s (FCN) client services?
Her hire is intended to strengthen procurement and cost-transformation capabilities. According to FTI Consulting, she will deliver customized procurement programs, tariff management and margin-improvement initiatives for clients.
Where did Jane Wanklyn work before joining FTI Consulting (FCN) and for how long?
Prior to joining FTI Consulting, she was a partner at Kearney for over 25 years. According to FTI Consulting, she served in Strategic Operations roles during that tenure.
Will Jane Wanklyn focus on specific industries at FTI Consulting (FCN)?
Yes — she will focus on industries with complex supply chains like automotive and aerospace. According to FTI Consulting, she has worked with automotive, aerospace & defense, consumer products and industrials clients.
