FTI Consulting Appoints UK Head of Capital Markets in the Strategic Communications Segment

Core Viewpoint - FTI Consulting has appointed Charlie Armitstead as Senior Managing Director and UK Head of Capital Markets, aiming to enhance its strategic communications segment and drive growth in the UK and internationally [1][4]. Company Overview - FTI Consulting, Inc. is a global business advisory firm with over 8,000 employees in 33 countries, focusing on helping organizations manage change, mitigate risk, and resolve disputes [6]. - The company generated $3.49 billion in revenues during fiscal year 2023 [6]. Appointment Details - Charlie Armitstead brings over 25 years of experience in capital markets and financial communications, previously leading the Financial Communications practice at Teneo [2]. - He co-founded Pendomer Communications in 2011, which was sold to Teneo in 2016 [2]. - Armitstead has a history with FTI Consulting, having started his career there in 1999 and worked in various locations including London, New York, and Washington, D.C. [3]. Strategic Impact - His appointment is expected to strengthen FTI Consulting's capabilities in advising large organizations during critical growth moments [4]. - John Waples, EMEA Chair and UK Head for Strategic Communications at FTI Consulting, highlighted Armitstead's impressive track record with landmark transactions and high-profile situations as invaluable for the firm's growth trajectory [5].