FTI Consulting, Inc. (NYSE: FCN) has elected Angela Nam to serve as its Chief Financial Officer, effective May 1 2026. Nam joins the Executive Committee and will be based in the company’s New York City office. She brings a decade‑long record of financial leadership, having previously led the finance and accounting functions of FTAI Aviation Ltd., where she guided the company through a revenue expansion from $708 million in 2022 to $2.5 billion in 2025.
FTI’s own financial performance underscores the timing of the appointment. The firm reported record full‑year 2025 revenue of $3.789 billion, a 2.4% increase over 2024, and an adjusted earnings per share of $8.83. In the fourth quarter of 2025, revenue rose 10.7% to $990.7 million and adjusted EPS reached $1.78, beating the Zacks consensus estimate of $1.39 by $0.39. Corporate Finance revenue grew 26.1% YoY, while Forensic and Litigation Consulting added 9.7% and Economic Consulting declined 14.5% due to lower demand for antitrust services.
Looking ahead, FTI is guiding full‑year 2026 revenue between $3.94 billion and $4.10 billion, with adjusted EPS projected at $8.90 to $9.60. The revenue guidance sits slightly above the Zacks consensus estimate of $4.01 billion, whereas the EPS guidance midpoint of $9.25 falls below the consensus of $9.30, reflecting a cautious outlook on profitability amid expected margin pressures.
CEO and Chairman Steven H. Gunby welcomed Nam’s arrival, noting that she “brings deep financial expertise, strong operational judgment and extensive capital markets experience to FTI Consulting.” He also thanked interim CFO Paul Linton for his stewardship during the transition. Linton will remain in his role as Chief Strategy and Transformation Officer until Nam assumes the CFO position.
The appointment signals FTI’s intent to reinforce its financial leadership as it pursues aggressive growth, particularly in AI‑driven consulting services and global expansion. Nam’s background in scaling finance operations at FTAI Aviation and her experience at Fortress Investment Group and KPMG LLP align with the firm’s strategy to enhance operational efficiency, manage capital allocation, and support shareholder yield initiatives, such as the $858.6 million share repurchase in 2025. The move also positions FTI to navigate the mixed market conditions reflected in its 2026 guidance, where revenue growth is expected to outpace earnings growth due to anticipated margin compression in certain segments.
The market’s reaction to FTI’s recent earnings releases has historically been muted, with the most recent Q4 2025 results barely moving the stock despite beating both revenue and earnings estimates. This pattern suggests that investors are closely monitoring forward‑looking guidance and margin trends rather than short‑term earnings beats. The appointment of a seasoned CFO is therefore viewed as a stabilizing factor that may bolster investor confidence in the firm’s long‑term financial strategy.
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