FTI Consulting Further Strengthens Strategic Communications Practice in Brussels by Appointing Senior Hire
Brussels, Belgium, 13 February 2012 — FTI Consulting, Inc. (NYSE: FCN), the global business advisory firm dedicated to helping organisations protect and enhance their enterprise value, today announced the appointment of Simon Dibb as a Managing Director in the firm’s Strategic Communications practice in Brussels. His appointment was effective 1 February.
A corporate and business-to-business communications specialist, Dibb has more than 25 years of experience with leading global brands in telecommunications, petrochemicals, financial services and technology markets. Prior to joining FTI Consulting, he was a partner and director at Porter Novelli. He also held senior management positions at Brodeur Worldwide and the Weber Group, Inc.
Edward Reilly, Global Chief Executive Officer of the Strategic Communications practice at FTI Consulting commented: “Simon’s deep energy and technology industry expertise is a tremendous asset within our expanding global strategic communications operations. Furthermore, his track record in growing client relationships and identifying new global business opportunities strengthens our cross-border corporate communications competencies.”
“In today’s increasingly complex business environment, it is exciting to be part of a unique firm like FTI Consulting that seamlessly can deliver business consulting and strategic communications services,” Dibb said.
Added Senior Managing Director and Managing Partner Julia Harrison, Strategic Communications practice at FTI Consulting Belgium: “This year already has seen a very active start for us. Simon will bring a wealth of senior experience and expertise to our talented Brussels team. We are looking forward to having him onboard and to delivering in new areas for our clients in Brussels and internationally.”
Within Brussels, FTI Consulting is active across a number of key sectors, including financial services, competition, telecommunications, media and technology, environment and energy, and health and life sciences.
About FTI Consulting
FTI Consulting, Inc. is a global business advisory firm dedicated to helping organisations protect and enhance enterprise value in an increasingly complex legal, regulatory and economic environment. With more than 3,800 employees located in 23 countries, FTI Consulting professionals work closely with clients to anticipate, illuminate and overcome complex business challenges in areas such as investigations, litigation, mergers and acquisitions, regulatory issues, reputation management, strategic communications and restructuring. The company generated $1.4 billion in revenues during fiscal year 2010. More information can be found at www.fticonsulting.com.