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FTI Consulting Strengthens Global Insurance Services Practice with Senior Hire

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FTI Consulting (NYSE: FCN) has strengthened its Global Insurance Services practice with the appointment of Maria Filipakis as a Senior Managing Director in the Forensic and Litigation Consulting segment. Based in New York, Filipakis brings nearly two decades of government experience and expertise in insurance, cryptocurrency, cybersecurity, and financial services.

Filipakis, formerly the first Executive Deputy Superintendent of the Capital Markets Division at the New York State Department of Financial Services, will support clients with regulatory, compliance, claims challenges, risk management, due diligence, and financial analysis. Her appointment aims to help FTI Consulting's clients navigate emerging risks related to artificial intelligence, compliance, regulation, and litigation in the insurance industry.

Prior to joining FTI Consulting, Filipakis co-founded and served as Managing Partner at the Topside Group, working on strategic and regulatory matters across various financial sectors.

FTI Consulting (NYSE: FCN) ha rafforzato la sua pratica di Servizi Assicurativi Globale con la nomina di Maria Filipakis come Senior Managing Director nel segmento di Consulenza Forense e per Contenziosi. Con sede a New York, Filipakis porta con sé quasi due decenni di esperienza governativa e competenza in assicurazioni, criptovalute, cybersecurity e servizi finanziari.

Filipakis, precedentemente primo Vice Sovrintendente Esecutivo della Divisione dei Mercati dei Capitali presso il Dipartimento dei Servizi Finanziari dello Stato di New York, supporterà i clienti con sfide relative alla regolamentazione, conformità, richieste di indennizzo, gestione del rischio, due diligence e analisi finanziaria. La sua nomina mira ad aiutare i clienti di FTI Consulting a affrontare i rischi emergenti legati all'intelligenza artificiale, conformità, regolamentazione e contenziosi nel settore delle assicurazioni.

Prima di unirsi a FTI Consulting, Filipakis ha cofondato e servito come Managing Partner presso il Topside Group, occupandosi di questioni strategiche e regolatorie in vari settori finanziari.

FTI Consulting (NYSE: FCN) ha fortalecido su práctica de Servicios de Seguros Globales con el nombramiento de Maria Filipakis como Directora General Senior en el segmento de Consultoría Forense y Litigios. Con sede en Nueva York, Filipakis aporta casi dos décadas de experiencia gubernamental y conocimiento en seguros, criptomonedas, ciberseguridad y servicios financieros.

Filipakis, anteriormente primera Superintendente Ejecutiva Adjunto de la División de Mercados de Capitales en el Departamento de Servicios Financieros del Estado de Nueva York, apoyará a los clientes con desafíos regulatorios, de cumplimiento, reclamos, gestión de riesgos, debida diligencia y análisis financiero. Su nombramiento tiene como objetivo ayudar a los clientes de FTI Consulting a navegar por los riesgos emergentes relacionados con inteligencia artificial, cumplimiento, regulación y litigios en la industria de seguros.

Antes de unirse a FTI Consulting, Filipakis cofundó y se desempeñó como Socio Gerente en el Topside Group, trabajando en asuntos estratégicos y regulatorios en varios sectores financieros.

FTI 컨설팅(NYSE: FCN)은 글로벌 보험 서비스 실무를 강화하기 위해 마리아 필리파키스를 수석 전무 이사로 임명했습니다. 뉴욕에 본사를 두고 있는 필리파키스는 보험, 암호화폐, 사이버 보안 및 금융 서비스 분야에서 거의 20년의 정부 경험과 전문성을 가지고 있습니다.

필리파키스는 이전에 뉴욕주 재무 서비스국의 자본 시장 부서에서 첫 번째 실행 부국장으로 근무했으며, 규제, 컴플라이언스, 클레임 문제, 위험 관리, 실사 및 재무 분석과 관련해 고객을 지원할 것입니다. 그녀의 임무는 FTI 컨설팅의 고객들이 인공지능, 컴플라이언스, 규제 및 보험 업계의 소송과 관련된 새로운 위험을 탐색하는 데 도움을 주는 것입니다.

FTI 컨설팅에 합류하기 전에 필리파키스는 탑사이드 그룹을 공동 창립하고 수석 파트너로 일하며 다양한 금융 분야에서 전략적 및 규제 문제를 다뤘습니다.

FTI Consulting (NYSE: FCN) a renforcé sa pratique des services d'assurance globaux avec la nomination de Maria Filipakis en tant que Directrice Générale Senior dans le segment de la consultation judiciaire et en matière de litiges. Basée à New York, Filipakis apporte près de deux décennies d'expérience gouvernementale et d'expertise en assurance, cryptomonnaie, cybersécurité et services financiers.

Filipakis, précédemment première superintendante exécutive adjointe de la division des marchés de capitaux au département des services financiers de l'État de New York, soutiendra les clients avec des défis réglementaires, de conformité, des réclamations, la gestion des risques, la due diligence et l'analyse financière. Sa nomination vise à aider les clients de FTI Consulting à naviguer dans les risques émergents liés à l'intelligence artificielle, à la conformité, à la réglementation et aux litiges dans l'industrie de l'assurance.

Avant de rejoindre FTI Consulting, Filipakis a cofondé et été partenaire de gestion au sein du Topside Group, travaillant sur des questions stratégiques et réglementaires dans divers secteurs financiers.

FTI Consulting (NYSE: FCN) hat seine Global Insurance Services-Praxis gestärkt mit der Ernennung von Maria Filipakis als Senior Managing Director im Bereich Forensische und Rechtsberatung. Mit Sitz in New York bringt Filipakis fast zwei Jahrzehnte Erfahrung in der Regierung sowie Expertise in den Bereichen Versicherungen, Kryptowährungen, Cybersecurity und Finanzdienstleistungen mit.

Filipakis, die zuvor die erste stellvertretende Superintendentin der Capital Markets Division im Finanzdienstleistungsministerium des Bundesstaates New York war, wird die Kunden in regulatorischen, Compliance- und Schadensfragen, Risikomanagement, Due Diligence und Finanzanalysen unterstützen. Ihre Ernennung zielt darauf ab, den Kunden von FTI Consulting zu helfen, sich in Bezug auf neue Risiken in der Versicherung Branche, die mit künstlicher Intelligenz, Compliance, Regulierung und Rechtsstreitigkeiten verbunden sind, zurechtzufinden.

Vor ihrem Eintritt bei FTI Consulting war Filipakis Mitbegründerin und Managing Partnerin der Topside Group, wo sie an strategischen und regulatorischen Themen in verschiedenen Finanzsektoren arbeitete.

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  • Appointment of Maria Filipakis as Senior Managing Director strengthens expertise in insurance, cryptocurrency, cybersecurity, and financial services
  • Expansion of capabilities to address emerging risks in artificial intelligence, compliance, regulation, and litigation for insurance clients
  • Enhanced ability to provide regulatory, compliance, and risk management support to financial services clients
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Former New York State Department of Financial Services Executive Joins as Senior Managing Director

WASHINGTON, Oct. 07, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- FTI Consulting, Inc. (NYSE: FCN) today announced the expansion of its Global Insurance Services practice with the appointment of Maria Filipakis as a Senior Managing Director within the firm’s Forensic and Litigation Consulting segment.

Ms. Filipakis is based in New York and has deep expertise across the insurance, cryptocurrency, cybersecurity and financial services industries. She has nearly two decades of experience serving in government as a litigator, enforcement lawyer, chief of a state securities bureau, and banking and insurance regulator.

Ms. Filipakis was the first Executive Deputy Superintendent of the Capital Markets Division at the New York State Department of Financial Services. In that role, she led the development and implementation of two first-in-the-nation regulations for cybersecurity and digital currencies.

In her role at FTI Consulting, Ms. Filipakis will support clients across the financial services industry with regulatory, compliance and claims challenges, risk management, due diligence and financial analysis. She will also bring her diverse background as an insurance and cybersecurity practitioner to help clients with a wide range of compliance and regulatory challenges.

“Our insurance industry clients have experienced a shift in the last few years with a number of emerging risks related to artificial intelligence, compliance, regulation and litigation,” said Wendy Shapss, a Senior Managing Director and Co-Leader of the Global Insurance Services practice at FTI Consulting. “Our professionals combine industry expertise with technical acumen to guide clients through these challenges. The appointment of Maria highlights our ongoing commitment to provide the necessary tools to navigate this evolving risk landscape.”

Prior to joining FTI Consulting, Ms. Filipakis co-founded and served as a Managing Partner at the Topside Group, working with companies and government agencies on strategic and regulatory matters related to securities, insurance, banking, cybersecurity, digital currencies and more.

Commenting on her appointment, Ms. Filipakis said, “FTI Consulting is widely recognized as a first-rate player in financial services when it comes to supporting strategic and tactical challenges. I look forward to joining my colleagues as we develop innovative and practical solutions that maximize value for our clients.”

William Perlstein, Global Segment Leader of the firm’s Forensic and Litigation Consulting segment and Vice Chair of Client Services, added, “Businesses are reassessing how they approach risk management as they navigate a challenging regulatory landscape and advancements in artificial intelligence. Maria’s diverse experience and depth of knowledge across a broad range of businesses in the financial services sector enhances our ability to help clients identify and reduce risk and improve performance.”

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 33 countries and territories, FTI Consulting professionals work closely with clients to anticipate, illuminate and overcome complex business challenges and make the most of opportunities. The Company generated $3.49 billion in revenues during fiscal year 2023. In certain jurisdictions, FTI Consulting’s services are provided through distinct legal entities that are separately capitalized and independently managed. More information can be found at www.fticonsulting.com.

FTI Consulting, Inc.  
555 12th Street NW  
Washington, DC 20004  
+1.202.312.9100 

Investor Contact:  
Mollie Hawkes 
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mollie.hawkes@fticonsulting.com 

Media Contact:  
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FAQ

Who is the new Senior Managing Director appointed by FTI Consulting (FCN)?

FTI Consulting (FCN) has appointed Maria Filipakis as a Senior Managing Director within the firm's Forensic and Litigation Consulting segment, based in New York.

What is Maria Filipakis' background before joining FTI Consulting (FCN)?

Maria Filipakis has nearly two decades of government experience, including serving as the first Executive Deputy Superintendent of the Capital Markets Division at the New York State Department of Financial Services. She also co-founded and was Managing Partner at the Topside Group.

What areas will Maria Filipakis focus on at FTI Consulting (FCN)?

At FTI Consulting (FCN), Maria Filipakis will focus on supporting clients with regulatory, compliance, claims challenges, risk management, due diligence, and financial analysis in the insurance and financial services industries.

How does Maria Filipakis' appointment strengthen FTI Consulting's (FCN) services?

Maria Filipakis' appointment strengthens FTI Consulting's (FCN) ability to help clients navigate emerging risks related to artificial intelligence, compliance, regulation, and litigation in the insurance industry, as well as enhancing their expertise in cryptocurrency and cybersecurity.

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