FTI Consulting Expands Economic Consulting Segment in Hong Kong with Appointment of Edwina Tam

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FTI Consulting (NYSE: FCN) has appointed Edwina Tam as Senior Managing Director in its Economic Consulting segment in Hong Kong. With over 20 years of experience in litigation and complex disputes, Ms. Tam will enhance the firm’s valuation services, particularly in the Greater China region. Prior to this role, she led financial advisory at Deloitte, specializing in business and intangible asset valuations. Her extensive background spans various sectors, including private equity and financial services. This appointment aims to strengthen FTI Consulting's expert-driven consulting capabilities in the Asia Pacific, supporting clients in navigating economic challenges.

Positive

• Edwina Tam's appointment is expected to enhance valuation services in the Greater China region.
• Tam's extensive experience in litigation and business valuation may attract new clients.
• Her leadership can strengthen the firm's market position in expert witness work.

Negative

• There may be concerns regarding continuity in leadership dynamics following Tam's transition from Deloitte.

HONG KONG, Jan. 18, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- FTI Consulting, Inc. (NYSE: FCN) today announced the appointment of Edwina Tam as a Senior Managing Director in the firm’s Economic Consulting segment in Hong Kong.

Ms. Tam brings more than 20 years of experience advising on all aspects of litigation and complex disputes, including assessing risk and damages exposure, business valuation and damage quantification. At FTI Consulting, she will focus on developing the firm’s valuation services in contentious and non-contentious matters, particularly in the Greater China region.

James Nicholson, a Senior Managing Director and Head of Asia Economic Consulting at FTI Consulting, said, “Edwina brings an ability to lead high-stakes valuation projects to our team and adds an extra dimension to our market-leading offering in expert witness loss quantification work in litigation and arbitration. Edwina has an extraordinary network in the Greater China region in particular. I am truly delighted to welcome her to our Asia Economic & Financial Consulting group.”

Prior to joining FTI Consulting, Ms. Tam was the Southern Regional Financial Advisory Leader at Deloitte, specializing in business and intangible asset valuations and corporate reorganization for public and privately held entities. She focused on mergers and acquisitions; strategic planning; financial statement reporting, including purchase price allocation under HKFRS/IFRS and US GAAP; tax reorganization; and litigation support.

Ms. Tam has experience across a variety of sectors and industries, including private equity, financial services, insurance, telecommunications, oil and gas, healthcare, retail, food, alternative power, retail pharmacy, manufacturing and property. She has provided litigation support services in financial and business valuations and loss-of-profit claims to the Hong Kong government, solicitors, listed companies and individual minority shareholders.

Commenting on her appointment, Ms. Tam said, “I am excited to join this group of highly talented and collaborative professionals at FTI Consulting and be part of the growth journey to be the leading expert-driven consulting firm in the Asia Pacific region, strengthening capabilities to support clients in navigating through their challenging economic problems.”

About FTI Consulting
FTI Consulting, Inc. is a global business advisory firm dedicated to helping organisations manage change, mitigate risk and resolve disputes: financial, legal, operational, political & regulatory, reputational and transactional. With more than 7,500 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 $2.78 billion in revenues during fiscal year 2021. 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.

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FAQ

What is Edwina Tam's role at FTI Consulting (FCN)?

Edwina Tam has been appointed as Senior Managing Director in the Economic Consulting segment.

What experience does Edwina Tam bring to FTI Consulting (FCN)?

Tam brings over 20 years of experience in litigation and complex disputes, specializing in business valuation.

How will Edwina Tam's appointment impact FTI Consulting (FCN)?

Her appointment is expected to strengthen valuation services and expand the firm's capabilities in the Greater China region.

What was Edwina Tam's position before joining FTI Consulting (FCN)?

Prior to joining, she was the Southern Regional Financial Advisory Leader at Deloitte.