Industrials

Industrial companies operate at the center of a complex and globally interconnected landscape where politics, regulation, litigation, capital markets, and public opinion often intersect. In this environment, information is difficult to control, misinformation is pervasive, and stakeholder perceptions develop quickly. With the understanding of today’s issues, tomorrow’s expectations, and the importance of judicious engagement with all stakeholders, FTI Consulting advises its industrials clients on how to manage change, mitigate risk, and advance opportunities by providing insight, strategy, and expertise to achieve successful business outcomes.
Chemicals
Packaging & Materials
Food & Agribusiness
Aerospace & Defense
Airlines & Aviation
Automotive
Industrial Services
Transportation & Logistics
Construction & Engineering
Capital Goods
Mateo Millett

Global Head of the Industrials Sector 
Senior Managing Director 
[email protected]

Richard Mountain

Senior Managing Director
United Kingdom 
[email protected]

Kerstin Duhme

Senior Managing Director 
Brussels 
[email protected] 

Cory Fritz

Senior Managing Director
Americas
[email protected] 

Oliver Mueller 

Senior Managing Director 
Germany 
[email protected] 

Ben Hamilton

Senior Managing Director 
Australia 
[email protected] 

industrials
  • Energy & Natural Resources, Industrials, Public & Government Affairs
  • North America
Critical Minerals in the Crosshairs: Navigating U.S. Supply Chain Policy and Global Competition
Dependence on foreign countries for many of the critical minerals the U.S. needs for national security,…
  • Industrials
  • North America
Navigating Foreign Investment in Defense Tech: Strategic Considerations for Growth and Compliance
The defense technology sector is experiencing heightened capital inflows as companies race to scale production and…
  • Industrials, M&A
  • North America
Defense Tech: Primed for the Public Markets
Considerations for a Successful Launch and After Market Performance A convergence of factors has primed the…
  • Corporate Governance & Activism, Industrials, Public & Government Affairs
  • North America
Defense Companies in the Crosshairs – Executive Compensation Comes Into Focus
The Executive Order issued on January 7th does more than target capital allocation decisions by defense…
  • Corporate Reputation, Industrials, Public & Government Affairs
Defense Companies in the Crosshairs
Increased Defense Spending, a Significant Future Growth Opportunity, and Government Scrutiny Raises Risks to Current Operations…
  • Industrials, Public & Government Affairs
  • North America
NASA’s Moon Base Reality Check: $30 Billion, 10 Years, and a Race Against China
Key takeaways NASA has recharged its entire human spaceflight program to ensure it beats China back to the Moon. The cancellation of…
  • Capital Markets & Investor Relations, Corporate Governance & Activism, Corporate Reputation, Industrials, Public & Government Affairs
U.S. Defense Sector Risks & Opportunities in 2026
The U.S. defense sector is poised to see a period of transformative growth in 2026. From…
  • Industrials, M&A
  • North America
2026 U.S. Defense Dealmaking Outlook
The defense industry enters 2026 at a genuine inflection point for dealmaking. The current environment is…
  • Industrials
Case Study – Managing a Nation State and National Security Issue
An industrial defense company serving the US government and commercial customers across a diverse set of…
  • Industrials
Case Study – Scenario Planning for Potential Litigation Communications
A global parts supplier in the automotive industry was facing multiple government investigations, recalls, and potential…
  • Industrials
Case Study – Overcoming Shareholder Proposals
A leading environmental services company faced three shareholder proposals at its annual meeting, including two novel…
  • Industrials
Case Study – Recovering from a Food Safety Crisis
After years as the specialty crop sector’s food safety standard bearer, a leading prepared and packaged…
  • Energy & Natural Resources, Industrials, Public & Government Affairs
Use It or Lose It: U.S. Hydrogen Industry Must Act To Maintain Momentum
Key takeaway: Following the passage of the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act”, time is of the…
  • Industrials
Case Study – Responding to a Ransomware Attack
An American aerospace manufacturer, which counts among its customers many of the nation’s largest airlines and…
  • Industrials
Case Study – Securing a Favorable Antitrust Review Outcome
A major US-based sugar producer announced the acquisition of a large refinery owned by another major…
  • Industrials
Case Study – Navigating Complex, Multifaceted Issues
One of the world’s largest defense prime contractors needed a multifaceted perspective to help its communications…
  • Industrials, Public & Government Affairs
Expectations on the upcoming BRICS Summit
On July 6 and 7, Brazil will host the 2025 BRICS Summit in Rio de Janeiro,…
  • Industrials
Case Study – Managing Legacy-Driven Regulatory & Litigation Risk
One of the largest chemical producers in the world faced multidimensional reputation risk brought on by…
  • Industrials, Public & Government Affairs
  • Europe, Middle East & Africa
FTI Consulting Public Affairs Snapshot: The 3% Club: How much is enough to spend on defence?
Every defence review is trailed as being singular and generational, more vital than the last. But…
  • Industrials
Case Study – Shifting Strategy to Support Long-Term Business Goals
The world’s largest ammonia producer, introduced a new clean energy strategy, marking a shift in long-term…
  • Industrials
Case Study – Managing a Chapter 11 Bankruptcy
Facing macroeconomic and operational challenges, a high-profile electric vehicle manufacturer prepared to file for Chapter 11…
  • Industrials, Public & Government Affairs
  • Europe, Middle East & Africa
FTI Consulting Public Affairs Snapshot: Did the UK-EU Summit deliver for defence?
The Labour Government’s UK-EU Summit has long been held up as a potential landmark moment in…
  • Industrials
Case Study – Responding to an Operational Incident
A leading global materials company experienced an explosion and fire at one of its facilities located…
  • Industrials
Case Study – Recovering from a Leadership Crisis
The board of directors of a leading global chemical and materials company removed three top corporate…
  • Industrials
Case Study – Protecting Freedom to Operate from Litigation Risk
A leading global manufacturer of specialty fiber-based materials was named alongside other defendants in a lawsuit…
  • Energy & Natural Resources, Financial Services, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Industrials, Public & Government Affairs, Retail & Consumer Products, Telecom, Media & Technology
  • Asia-Pacific, Australia, Europe, Middle East & Africa, Latin America, North America
Global Pressures, Local Impact: How 2025 Redefines Corporate Affairs Strategies
Global Pressures, Local Impact: How 2025 Redefines Corporate Affairs Strategies If 2024 was the year of…
  • Industrials, Public & Government Affairs
  • Europe, Middle East & Africa
FTI Consulting UK Public Affairs Snapshot: What Trump’s return means for Britain on trade, defence and diplomacy
On 20 January, President-elect Donald Trump will be sworn in as the 47th President of the…
  • Corporate Reputation, Industrials, Public & Government Affairs
FTI Consulting Adds Two Industry Veterans to Corporate Reputation and Public Affairs Teams in Chicago
Washington, D.C., Nov. 13, 2024 — FTI Consulting, Inc. (NYSE: FCN) today announced the appointment of…
  • Corporate Reputation, Energy & Natural Resources, Industrials, Public & Government Affairs
  • North America
Climate Week NYC 2024 Takeaways
At this year’s Climate Week NYC, FTI Consulting Strategic Communications team members participated in important conversations…
  • Energy & Natural Resources, Industrials, Public & Government Affairs
The Role of Strategic Advocacy in Achieving Decarbonization Goals
Key Takeaways on Current State of Decarbonization A Top Priority with Unique Challenges. For companies in…
  • Industrials, Public & Government Affairs
The World Is Regulating Plastics Through a UN Treaty – The Time to Engage Is Now
The world is in a race to address climate change and other environmental issues that have…
  • Industrials, M&A, Public & Government Affairs
  • North America
Growing Scrutiny of M&A in Space and Defense Demands Enhanced Due Diligence to Manage Risk and Secure Deal Approval
Key Takeaways M&A is on the rise in the space sector driven by a variety of…
  • Energy & Natural Resources, ESG & Sustainability, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Industrials, Public & Government Affairs, Stakeholder Engagement, Telecom, Media & Technology
  • Latin America
Businesses Operating in Mexico: Opportunities, Challenges, and Geopolitics
On August 14, 2023, Ali Karami-Ruiz, leader of the Multilateral Organizations offering within our global Public…
  • Industrials, Public & Government Affairs
PFAS is the Number One Chemicals Issue for Washington, DC Policy Influencers
According to a recent FTI Consulting survey of DC policy influencers,[1] PFAS is the top area…
  • Industrials
A Path Forward on PFAS and CERCLA: Assessing Risks For Potential Superfund Designation and Impacts on Superfund Sites
  • Airlines & Aviation, ESG & Sustainability, Industrials
ESG in the Aerospace & Defense Industry
  • Airlines & Aviation, COVID-19, Industrials
Airlines and Aviation: Emerging Threats for PSP Recipients
  • Industrials
  • North America
Airlines Today: How to Manage COVID-19 Disruption
In a few short weeks, the prospects for the global airline sector have transformed from stabilized…
  • COVID-19, Industrials
  • North America
Blood in the Water: COVID-19 M&A Implications
The COVID-19 pandemic is having a profound economic impact across the globe. Entire industries have ground…
  • Industrials
  • North America
Automotive Manufacturers: Overcoming the Challenges of Medical Device Regulation and Compliance
At a time when the news is dominated with uncertainty and distress, it is uplifting to…