FTI Consulting Expands Corporate Finance & Restructuring Offering in Japan

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FTI Consulting, Inc. (NYSE: FCN) appoints Go Matsumoto as Senior Managing Director and Eiji Michihiro as Senior Advisor in Tokyo. Matsumoto brings over 20 years of experience in process enhancement, operational efficiency, system integration, and post-merger integration. Michihiro has over 30 years of consulting and transaction advisory experience across various industries.

TOKYO, Dec. 11, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- FTI Consulting, Inc. (NYSE: FCN) today announced the appointment of Go Matsumoto as a Senior Managing Director within the Corporate Finance & Restructuring segment in Tokyo. In addition, Eiji Michihiro joined the segment in Tokyo as a Senior Advisor.

Mr. Matsumoto has more than 20 years of experience in process enhancement, operational efficiency, system integration and post-merger integration. Prior to joining FTI Consulting, he was the Head of Strategy & Operations at a Big Four firm. In this role, he spearheaded international initiatives for financial institutions, healthcare and life sciences, and insurance companies. His specific areas of expertise include corporate transformation, digitalization support, global governance and the development of target operating models.

“Go brings a wealth of experience to our existing team. His appointment, along with the addition of Eiji and following the appointment of Kenneth Smith last year and the additions of Masaaki Ikeda and Tadashi Yamazaki, marks an exciting chapter in the continued growth of our practice in Japan,” said Vincent Fok, Head of Asia Corporate Finance & Restructuring at FTI Consulting.

Kenneth Smith, a Senior Managing Director in the Corporate Finance & Restructuring segment in Japan, added, “By bringing Go and Eiji on board, we are continuing to expand and strengthen our expertise and business transformation capabilities in Japan to deliver the best possible outcome for our clients.”

Mr. Michihiro has more than 30 years of consulting and transaction advisory experience across automotive, industrial products and telecommunications, media and technology. Over the course of his career, he has focused on addressing strategic and critical management issues, driving performance improvement initiatives and implementing revenue-enhancement and cost-reduction measures for Japanese-listed companies and regional businesses. His expansive skill set includes portfolio restructuring, corporate reorganization and restructuring, business process optimization, organizational and digital transformation, turnaround management and M&A strategy development and execution.

The Corporate Finance & Restructuring segment at FTI Consulting advises on many of the world’s most complex transformations, transactions, restructurings and turnarounds, helping companies and their stakeholders address major financial, operational and transactional challenges.

About FTI Consulting
FTI Consulting, Inc. is a global business advisory firm dedicated to helping organizations manage change, mitigate risk and resolve disputes: financial, legal, operational, political & regulatory, reputational and transactional. With more than 8,000 employees located in 31 countries, FTI Consulting professionals work closely with clients to anticipate, illuminate and overcome complex business challenges and make the most of opportunities. The Company generated $3.03 billion in revenues during fiscal year 2022. In certain jurisdictions, FTI Consulting’s services are provided through distinct legal entities that are separately capitalized and independently managed. For more information, visit www.fticonsulting.com and connect with us on Twitter (@FTIConsulting), Facebook and LinkedIn.

FTI Consulting, Inc.
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Washington, DC 20004
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Investor Contact:
Mollie Hawkes
+1.617.747.1791
mollie.hawkes@fticonsulting.com

Media Contact:
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FAQ

Who is appointed as Senior Managing Director and Senior Advisor in Tokyo by FTI Consulting, Inc. (NYSE: FCN)?

Go Matsumoto as Senior Managing Director and Eiji Michihiro as Senior Advisor.

What is Go Matsumoto's experience in?

Process enhancement, operational efficiency, system integration, and post-merger integration.

What is Eiji Michihiro's experience in?

Consulting and transaction advisory across automotive, industrial products, and telecommunications, media, and technology.

What does the Corporate Finance & Restructuring segment at FTI Consulting focus on?

Advising on complex transformations, transactions, restructurings, and turnarounds to address major financial, operational, and transactional challenges.

Who is the Head of Asia Corporate Finance & Restructuring at FTI Consulting?

Vincent Fok.

Who is the Senior Managing Director in the Corporate Finance & Restructuring segment in Japan?

Kenneth Smith.