Jeffrey Hecht Joins FTI Consulting to Lead Private Equity Tax and Advisory Services
WASHINGTON, Sept. 29, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- FTI Consulting, Inc. (NYSE: FCN), a leading global expert firm for organizations facing crisis and transformation, today announced that Jeffrey Hecht has joined as a Senior Managing Director to lead the firm’s Private Equity Tax and Advisory Services.
Mr. Hecht, who is based in Miami, will lead the growth of the practice that serves private equity and multi-asset managers advising on transactions, fund formation, portfolio acquisition and divestures, tax planning and compliance. With more than three decades of experience, Mr. Hecht has served as the lead partner for some of the largest global private equity firms.
In his role at FTI Consulting, Mr. Hecht will work with sponsors and portfolio companies to build tax-efficient fund and deal structures, support acquisitions and divestitures, and manage compliance and planning throughout the investment period, helping clients protect and enhance economic performance.
“Our growing private equity tax and advisory services practice will help clients optimize investment strategies and enhance returns, as well as help navigate complex tax regulations, ensuring compliance while maximizing tax efficiency,” said Ingrid Rivera Noone, Co-Leader of the Real Estate Solutions practice at FTI Consulting. “Jeffrey brings an impressive track record to FTI Consulting where he will chart the continued growth of our services offering for private equity clients.”
Prior to joining FTI Consulting, Mr. Hecht served as Global and Americas Private Equity Tax Leader at EY. Previously Mr. Hecht founded and served as co-managing partner at Wave Energy Capital, an energy investment firm, and served as the New York Financial Services Real Estate Tax Leader at KPMG. Mr. Hecht is a Certified Public Accountant in New York and Florida and serves on the Frank G. Zarb School of Business Dean’s Advisory Board at Hofstra University and co-chairs its Department of Accounting Advisory Board.
Commenting on his appointment, Mr. Hecht said, “Private equity sponsors face mounting pressure from complex tax regimes, heightened regulatory scrutiny and investor demands for tax-efficient returns, all while managing fund formation, acquisitions and exits across multiple jurisdictions. I look forward to working with my colleagues to help sponsors and portfolio companies make practical, transaction-focused tax decisions that support compliance, improve tax efficiency and protect value throughout the investment lifecycle.”
Jahn Brodwin, Co-Leader of the Real Estate Solutions practice, added, “We are very excited to welcome Jeffrey to our team as we expand our bench of tax and strategic advisors with a particular focus on domestic and global private equity. His experience advising leading sponsors across complex transactions, fund structures and tax planning matters will be a tremendous asset to our clients and our growing practice.”
About FTI Consulting
FTI Consulting, Inc. is a leading global expert firm for organizations facing crisis and transformation, with more than 8,100 employees located in 32 countries and territories as of June 30, 2026. In certain jurisdictions, FTI Consulting’s services are provided through distinct legal entities that are separately capitalized and independently managed. The Company generated $3.8 billion in revenue during fiscal year 2025. More information can be found at www.fticonsulting.com.
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