Brussels, 2 October 2024 — FTI Consulting, Inc. (NYSE: FCN) today announced the appointment of Robrecht Vandormael as Head of the Financial Services practice within the firm’s Strategic Communications segment in Brussels.
“Robrecht is a highly respected financial services expert who knows his way around the European regulatory landscape and is a trusted senior adviser to clients,” said Hans Hack, a Senior Managing Director and Head of FTI Consulting in Brussels. “We’re thrilled that he’ll be leading the charge alongside the deep bench of expertise that already sits within the team.”
In his new role, Mr Vandormael will lead a team of experts who advise clients on asset management, insurance, banking, payments, crypto and other financial services matters. Mr Vandormael also leads the firm’s Competition and Trade practice in Brussels.
Mr Vandormael, a Senior Managing Director with more than 15 years of experience in the financial services sector, specialises in advising clients on a wide range of regulatory issues and managing successful coalitions and advocacy campaigns.
Commenting on his appointment, Mr Vandormael said, “The starting gun on the next European Commission has been fired, and my colleagues and I are already considering the implications for our clients. For years, our strength has been helping clients navigate the local and global impacts of financial services politics and regulation. This expertise will only become more critical in the coming years as Europe accelerates its competitiveness agenda.”
In Brussels and globally the Financial Services practice works with some of the leading international financial institutions and advises on a range of strategic and operational matters. FTI Consulting’s Strategic Communications segment provides management teams and senior leaders with expert support on critical regulatory matters, crisis, corporate reputation, issues management and global campaigning.
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 8,000 employees located in 33 countries and territories, FTI Consulting professionals work closely with clients to anticipate, illuminate and overcome complex business challenges and make the most of opportunities. The Company generated $3.49 billion in revenues during fiscal year 2023. In certain jurisdictions, FTI Consulting’s services are provided through distinct legal entities that are separately capitalised and independently managed. More information can be found at www.fticonsulting.com.