FTI Consulting adds cybersecurity head and two strategic communications directors

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FTI Consulting reported $3.70B in fiscal 2024 revenues and has appointed cybersecurity expert Jason Smolanoff as Senior Managing Director in its Forensic and Litigation Consulting segment. The firm also named Dan Scorpio and Heather Wilson as Senior Managing Directors in Strategic Communications to bolster M&A and crisis advisory services.

1. Strong Financial Position and Shareholder-Friendly Actions

FTI Consulting reported $3.70 billion in revenues for fiscal year 2024 and maintains a robust cash position with over $400 million in available liquidity as of September 30, 2025. The firm’s diversified service offerings—spanning forensic and litigation consulting, corporate finance and restructuring, strategic communications and technology—drove revenues across all segments, outperforming broader consulting industry growth rates by approximately 150 basis points during the fourth quarter of 2025. Management has authorized a $200 million share repurchase program scheduled through 2026, and has executed nearly $75 million in buybacks to date. With modest earnings growth projected for 2026, these capital return initiatives enhance per‐share metrics and underscore a commitment to delivering value to investors.

2. Leadership Bolsters Cybersecurity Capabilities

On January 13, 2026, FTI Consulting appointed cybersecurity expert Jason Smolanoff as Senior Managing Director within its Forensic and Litigation Consulting segment. Mr. Smolanoff brings more than 25 years of information security experience, including leadership roles as President of Kroll’s Cyber Risk practice and Supervisory Special Agent at the FBI, where he oversaw national security and electronic crimes investigations. His addition expands FTI’s capacity in incident response, digital forensics, risk advisory and complex investigations, enabling the firm to capitalize on a market that is expected to grow at a compound annual rate of 9% over the next five years. This strategic hire positions FTI to capture a larger share of corporate cybersecurity budgets, which surpassed $175 billion in global spending in 2025.

3. Expansion of Transaction Communications Expertise

On January 12, 2026, FTI Consulting further enhanced its Strategic Communications segment by appointing Dan Scorpio and Heather Wilson as Senior Managing Directors. Mr. Scorpio, based in Chicago, has led high-profile M&A and activism engagements for clients including T-Mobile, Keurig Dr Pepper and the sponsor of a $650 million IPO in 2025. Ms. Wilson, based in Los Angeles, brings deep expertise in crisis and issues management, having served corporate and private equity clients such as IBM, AbbVie and AccentCare. These hires extend FTI’s geographic footprint on the Midwest and West Coast and strengthen its end-to-end transaction communications offering, which integrates investor relations, public affairs, ESG strategy and merger integration support. With global M&A deal value exceeding $4 trillion in 2025, this expanded team is poised to capture incremental market share in a complex deal environment.

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