FTI Consulting Adds Regulatory Compliance Expert James Needham to Export Controls, Sanctions & Trade Practice

Core Insights - FTI Consulting has appointed James Needham as a Senior Managing Director in the Export Controls, Sanctions & Trade practice, enhancing its compliance expertise [1][4] Company Overview - FTI Consulting is a global expert firm specializing in crisis and transformation, with over 7,900 employees across 32 countries as of June 30, 2025 [5] - The company generated $3.70 billion in revenues during fiscal year 2024 [5] Appointment Details - James Needham is a compliance expert with extensive experience in export controls, sanctions, anti-corruption, and third-party risk, particularly in aerospace, defense, and advanced manufacturing [2][3] - In his new role, Needham will assist clients in managing complex export controls and sanctions obligations, focusing on regulatory regimes such as ITAR, EAR, and OFAC [3] Industry Context - The regulatory landscape for export controls and trade is rapidly evolving, posing challenges for businesses in terms of strategy, costs, and risk management [4] - There is increasing regulatory scrutiny, which has left many companies struggling to keep pace with compliance requirements [5]