FTI Consulting Announces Partnership with California-Based DeBoo Strategic Affairs

Washington, D,C, Aug. 15, 2023 — FTI Consulting, Inc. (NYSE: FCN) today announced a strategic partnership agreement with Jim DeBoo, Founder of DeBoo Strategic Affairs, based in Sacramento. The strategic partnership will enhance FTI Consulting’s presence in California and enable both firms to offer more expansive services to clients.

Mr. DeBoo is one of California’s most influential strategic affairs professionals, with more than 25 years of experience as a leader in corporate affairs, communications, elections and executive management. He has twice been ranked #1 by Capitol Weekly on its California Top 100 list, which annually highlights the biggest political players in California. The partnership with DeBoo Strategic Affairs will further support clients by providing comprehensive and integrated communications and consulting solutions that address the evolving needs of businesses in a rapidly changing market.

DeBoo Strategic Affairs will collaborate with FTI Consulting professionals based in San Francisco and Los Angeles, as well as across U.S. offices in New York; Washington, D.C.; Chicago; Houston; Dallas; Denver and Pittsburgh.

“Jim’s professional experience, deep expertise and unrivalled track record have made him one of the most highly sought-after consultants in California,” said Brian Kennedy, Head of Americas for Strategic Communications at FTI Consulting. “Our partnership will enable clients of DeBoo Strategic Affairs to leverage the multi-disciplinary consulting horsepower of FTI Consulting’s global platform and provide clients with industry-leading public affairs, crisis and corporate communications counsel in California, the fourth-largest economy in the world. Given the number of corporates facing increasingly complex regulatory and legislative challenges that impact both regional and global operations, we have no doubt that this unique partnership will add value for clients and boost FTI Consulting’s presence on the West Coast.”

Most recently, Mr. DeBoo served as Executive Secretary to California Gov. Gavin Newsom. In this role, Mr. DeBoo led the governor’s office and the Newsom administration response during the COVID-19 pandemic and its impact on businesses, schools, and the health and welfare in California. Mr. DeBoo also oversaw the communications and external affairs teams of the governor’s office, helping craft the agenda, narrative and strategic planning for the Newsom administration. Most notably, Mr. DeBoo served as Executive Secretary and political advisor through the defeat of gubernatorial recall election in 2021 and his successful re-election in 2022.

Mr. DeBoo added, “I am excited to partner with FTI Consulting’s team of communications professionals and contribute to driving the firm’s unmatched capabilities to support clients in critical, headline moments. As California goes, so does the rest of the nation, and in some cases, the world. This partnership provides immense potential for strategic communications to play a pivotal role in shaping stakeholder perceptions across political and financial capitals in the U.S. and globally. I look forward to partnering with FTI Consulting to support our clients through this partnership.”

About FTI Consulting

FTI Consulting, Inc. is a global business advisory firm dedicated to helping organisations manage change, mitigate risk and resolve disputes: financial, legal, operational, political & regulatory, reputational and transactional. With more than 7,700 employees located in 31 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 $3.03 billion in revenues during fiscal year 2022. In certain jurisdictions, FTI Consulting’s services are provided through distinct legal entities that are separately capitalised and independently managed. For more information, visit www.fticonsulting.com and connect with us on Twitter (@FTIConsulting), Facebook and LinkedIn.

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