WASHINGTON, March 02, 2017 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- FTI Consulting, Inc. (NYSE:FCN) today announced that Todd Lester has joined the firm’s Economic Consulting segment and its Energy, Power & Products (“EPP”) industry practice as a Senior Managing Director based in Austin, Texas.
Mr. Lester, who joins FTI Consulting from Navigant Consulting, Inc., will focus on assisting law firms and companies involved in complex litigation, investigations, regulatory issues and other accounting and financial challenges. He brings nearly 30 years of experience advising on the financial, accounting, data analysis and damages aspects of multifaceted engagements, especially where complex business relationships and systems are involved.
“Todd brings significant experience in the energy and power industry, ranging from disputes and investigations involving oil and natural gas exploration and production to the distribution of electric power,” said John Klick, Co-Leader of the firm’s EPP industry practice. “He is a welcome addition to our team and will provide clients with insights that will help them address their most complex business challenges.”
Mr. Lester has extensive experience conducting investigations involving a wide variety of issues including accounting irregularities, breach of fiduciary duty, fraud, SEC compliance and other regulatory concerns, as well as the analysis and quantification of economic damages. During his career, he has worked with counsel and corporate clients in the energy, financial services and manufacturing industries, among others, as well as the U.S. government, the state of Texas and other federal and state agencies. His efforts have led to the provision of reports, opinions and expert testimony in state and federal courts, arbitration, mediation and other claim resolution processes.
With industry specialists from across the firm’s five business segments, FTI Consulting’s EPP industry practice provides a wide array of advisory services that address the strategic, financial, reputational, regulatory and legal needs of energy and utility clients involved in the production of crude oil, natural gas, refined products, chemicals, coal, electric power, emerging technologies and renewable energy.
About FTI Consulting
FTI Consulting, Inc. is a global business advisory firm dedicated to helping organizations manage change, mitigate risk and resolve disputes: financial, legal, operational, political & regulatory, reputational and transactional. With more than 4,700 employees located in 29 countries, FTI Consulting professionals work closely with clients to anticipate, illuminate and overcome complex business challenges and make the most of opportunities. The Company generated $1.81 billion in revenues during fiscal year 2016. For more information, visit www.fticonsulting.com and connect with us on Twitter (@FTIConsulting), Facebook and LinkedIn.