FTI Consulting: Expands blockchain and digital assets practice in EMEA with appointment of industry leader
Susana Esteban joins the technology segment as CEO, bringing expertise in digital assets and the metaverse
London, July 27, 2022 – FTI Consulting, Inc. (NYSE: FCN) today announced that the firm’s Technology segment has appointed Susana Esteban as Managing Director to support the growth and advancement of the Blockchain & Digital Assets practice in Europe, the Middle East and Africa ( “EMEA”).
The blockchain and digital asset industry has undergone significant changes over the past year, with many aspects of the industry facing ongoing scrutiny and uncertainty. As a nascent and rapidly evolving landscape that spans cryptocurrency, metaverse, Web 3.0, enterprise infrastructure and more, blockchain and digital assets present organizations with unique opportunities and risks. A 2021 survey of financial sector executives found that investment in blockchain technology was considered a high or significant priority for 2022, with many indicating intentions to increase spending, even amid the potential for market turmoil. Across Europe, there has been growing interest across the public and private sectors in leveraging blockchain technology to improve efficiency, transparency and interoperability across a wide range of use cases.
“Recent events have served as a stark reminder that the blockchain and digital asset sector remains on the rise,” said Steven S. McNew, a senior managing director and global head of blockchain and digital assets at FTI Technology. “As such, there are risks and uncertainties that organizations need to assess and build resilience around when looking to launch projects or enter the space via new partnerships, M&A and pilot programs. Our practice offers the premier expertise in understanding and responding to that broad range of risks, strategic opportunities and technical complexities surrounding this disruptive technology. Susana is an important and valuable addition to our growing global team, and we welcome her leadership and expertise.”
Esteban is an expert in blockchain, digital assets, decentralized finance, non-fungible tokens, Web 3.0 and the metaverse, with extensive experience advising organizations in the finance, retail, supply chain, healthcare, insurance and real estate industries. She provides clients with strategic guidance on how to design, implement, maintain and assess projects involving digital assets and develops practical solutions that can be operationalized at enterprise scale. She helps clients find disruptions in their industry, perform technical and operational assessments, develop tokenomic models and implement blockchain technology.
Prior to joining FTI Technology, Ms. Esteban founded and managed an independent advisory firm specializing in blockchain and digital assets. She is also a founding member of the International Association of Trusted Blockchain Applications and the Oxford Blockchain Foundation.
Esteban added: “This is an industry that hasn’t stopped moving or evolving from day one. Keeping up with the pace of change and deep understanding of the technical, strategic and market issues are essential to making good decisions around blockchain and digital assets projects. FTI Technology has built the most robust and experienced team of global consultants in this space. They have a keen sense of the business opportunities and risks our clients face as they embark on their blockchain journeys, and I look forward to working together to expand our offerings in EMEA.”
About FTI Consulting
FTI Consulting, Inc. is a global business consulting firm dedicated to helping organizations manage change, mitigate risk and resolve disputes: financial, legal, operational, political and regulatory, reputational and transactional. With more than 6,900 employees located in 30 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 $2.78 billion in revenue during fiscal year 2021. In certain jurisdictions, FTI Consulting’s services are provided through distinct legal entities that are separately capitalized and independently managed. For more information, visit www.fticonsulting.com and contact us at Twitter (@FTIConsulting)Facebook and LinkedIn.
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