(January 21st, 2025) – Today, Ankura Consulting Group, LLC (“Ankura”), a leading global expert services and advisory firm, announced the promotion of 11 professionals to Senior Managing Director. These promotions exemplify the Firm’s ongoing commitment to advancing the careers of its world-class consultants and recognizing the achievements of those who are leading experts in their fields.
Ankura’s Chief Executive Officer Kevin Lavin said, “I am thrilled to extend my congratulations to our newly promoted Senior Managing Directors. At Ankura, we take pride in our world-class capabilities, and these distinguished colleagues have excelled in delivering extraordinary results for our clients across diverse geographies, disciplines, and industries. Their contributions have been amazing and l look forward to their continued success.”
The following Ankura professionals have been promoted to Senior Managing Director, effective immediately:
- Alan Dalsass – Turnaround and Restructuring, New York
- Tom Francis – Construction Disputes & Advisory, London
- Jon Henrich – Turnaround and Restructuring, New York
- Naren Patel – Disputes and Economics, Chicago
- Michael Pesce – Disputes and Economics, New York
- Danny Powers – Global Strategic Advisory, Nashville
- Tracy Pyle – Global Strategic Advisory, Washington, D.C.
- Mark Smith – Turnaround and Restructuring, London
- Dean K. Thomas – Global Strategic Advisory, Washington, D.C.
- Wendy Timmons – Global Strategic Advisory, Nashville
- Alex Veopaseuth – Construction Disputes & Advisory, Paris
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