WASHINGTON, Oct. 12, 2016 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- FTI Consulting, Inc. (NYSE:FCN), the global business advisory firm dedicated to helping organizations protect and enhance their enterprise value, today announced the appointment of Charles Ditkoff as a Senior Advisor in the firm’sTransaction Services practice within its Corporate Finance & Restructuring segment. He will be based in New York.

Mr. Ditkoff, who has more than 20 years of experience in the healthcare industry, will focus on enhancing and expanding the depth and breadth of FTI Consulting’s relationships with healthcare organizations and private equity firms. He joins FTI Consulting from Alvarez & Marsal, where he served as a Senior Advisor in the Healthcare Industry Group.

“The healthcare industry faces many complex challenges, including consolidation, restructurings and technological transformations,” said Scott Bingham, Co-Leader of the U.S. Transaction Services practice at FTI Consulting. “I’m excited to welcome Charlie to our firm. As a proven expert with extensive experience and deep relationships in the healthcare industry, Charlie brings perspective and insights that will help us evaluate the opportunities and outcomes that will bring value to our clients.”

Mr. Ditkoff previously served as Vice Chairman and Head of Global Healthcare Corporate and Investment Banking at Bank of America Merrill Lynch, where he was responsible for its coverage of healthcare service providers and distributors. Before that, he worked in the Corporate Finance Group at Morgan Stanley, primarily focusing on healthcare.

Commenting on how Mr. Ditkoff’s appointment bolsters FTI Consulting’s industry expertise, Carlyn Taylor, Global Co-Leader of the Corporate Finance & Restructuring segment at FTI Consulting and the firm’s Industry Initiative Leader, added, “Charlie is a highly respected expert in his field and is a tremendous addition for our team. His appointment demonstrates FTI Consulting’s commitment to offering clients best-in-class service and unmatched industry and functional expertise.”

Recognized with ALM Vanguard status, FTI Consulting’s Transaction Services practice leads with industry-focused, senior experts. The practice offers a comprehensive financial and operational due diligence service and provides value-related advice and hands-on support across the transaction life cycle. Learn more about the Transaction Services practice here.

About FTI Consulting
FTI Consulting, Inc. is a global business advisory firm dedicated to helping organizations protect and enhance enterprise value in an increasingly complex legal, regulatory and economic environment. With more than 4,600 employees located in 28 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 $1.78 billion in revenues during fiscal year 2015. For more information, visit www.fticonsulting.com and connect with us on Twitter (@FTIConsulting), Facebook andLinkedIn.