Private Equity and Real Estate Tax Expert Maarten Derksen Joins FTI Consulting

Company Overview - FTI Consulting, Inc. is a global business advisory firm focused on helping organizations manage change, mitigate risk, and resolve disputes across various domains including financial, legal, operational, political & regulatory, reputational, and transactional matters [6] - The company has over 8,000 employees located in 33 countries and territories, generating $3.49 billion in revenues during fiscal year 2023 [6] Appointment of Maarten Derksen - Maarten Derksen has been appointed as a Senior Managing Director in the global Transactions practice within the Corporate Finance & Restructuring segment at FTI Consulting [5] - Derksen brings over 20 years of global tax expertise, particularly in private equity, real estate, and infrastructure [1][2] - His previous role was as Global Head of Tax at DigitalBridge, overseeing tax vendor relationships for a $50 billion global investor in digital infrastructure [2] Market Context and Opportunities - The private equity landscape is currently facing challenges, prompting business leaders and foreign clients to seek experienced partners for risk mitigation and opportunity identification [6] - Derksen noted significant opportunities in the private equity, infrastructure, and real estate sectors, especially in an easing interest rate environment [6] - FTI Consulting is positioned to assist clients with increased M&A activity while optimizing the performance of their portfolio companies [6]