FTI Consulting Appoints Senior Forensic Expert Dr. Stefan Heissner to the Forensic and Litigation Consulting Segment in Germany

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 [9] - The company has over 8,000 employees in 33 countries and territories, generating $3.49 billion in revenues during fiscal year 2023 [9] Appointment of Dr. Stefan Heissner - Dr. Stefan Heissner has been appointed as a Senior Managing Director in the Forensic and Litigation Consulting segment in Germany, effective July 1, 2024 [1] - He joins FTI Consulting from PwC, where he co-led the Risk and Regulatory Consulting practice in Germany and led Forensic Services in EMEA [2] - Dr. Heissner has a 15-year career with the German police force, including five years as a detective specializing in white-collar crime and corruption [7] Strategic Importance - The appointment of Dr. Heissner is seen as a strategic move to enhance FTI Consulting's capabilities in the DACH region (Germany, Switzerland, and Austria) amid increasing financial crime and regulatory complexities [4][5] - Renato Fazzone, a Senior Managing Director at FTI Consulting, emphasized the value of Dr. Heissner's expertise in helping clients identify and mitigate fraud, corruption, and misconduct [4] - Rory O'Brien, EMEA Head of the Forensic and Litigation Consulting segment, noted that the demand for forensic services will continue to grow, particularly among large businesses [5] Leadership and Expertise - Dr. Heissner will lead the Forensic Accounting & Fraud Investigations offering and will be part of the EMEA leadership team [7] - He holds two degrees and a Ph.D. in Economics and is a Certified Fraud Examiner [8]