AlixPartners announced the promotions of 12 directors to the position of managing director. The appointments were effective January 1, 2016.

“I am pleased to announce these 12 individuals as AlixPartners’ new managing directors. These exceptional professionals, based across the U.S., Europe and Asia, exemplify AlixPartners’ core values through their professionalism, dedication and commitment to client service. I congratulate them on their new leadership roles,” said Simon Freakley, chief executive officer of AlixPartners.

All promotions are listed by region and office location:

AMERICAS

Boston

Matt Jacques, in Financial Advisory Services, brings more than 16 years of experience as an accountant, auditor, regulator and advisor to the firm’s clients across all industries. Prior to joining AlixPartners, Jacques was a member of the Enforcement Division of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), with a focus on financial and accounting fraud investigations.

Chicago

Marc Brown, in Financial Advisory Services, is a leader in the firm’s valuation practice, helping clients in litigation, transactions and restructurings achieve successful outcomes. Brown has significant experience in the automotive, chemicals, real estate, healthcare, telecom, professional services and technology industries and is a frequent speaker on topics including distressed valuation and bankruptcy litigation.

Rob Sterner, in Enterprise Improvement, has an extensive background in consumer products. He is proficient at developing and executing opportunities on the front-end of the value chain, specifically in sales, marketing and pricing.

Los Angeles

Duane Selby, in Enterprise Improvement, demonstrates an expansive range of consulting skills in designing, leading and executing engagements across multiple industry sectors. With more than 25 years of experience in sales and operations strategy, pricing, merger integration and customer-product profitability improvement, he has played a leading role in the firm’s Growth and Life Sciences practices.

New York

Esben Christensen, in Turnaround & Restructuring, has an extensive knowledge of the shipping and transportation industry from a domestic and an international perspective. He demonstrates broad versatility as a consultant, an interim executive and an advisor, consistently delivering high-impact cost management strategies through his assignments across the world.

Kurt Schnaubelt, in Enterprise Improvement, has more than 29 years of experience in the hospitality industry, as well as extensive experience serving in various senior financial leadership roles. He has been a key contributor in the development of the firm’s Restaurant, Foodservice and Hospitality practice.

Washington, D.C.

Tom Antisdel, in Information Management Services, has played a critical leadership role in building and maintaining relationships with clients. Since joining the firm in 2010, Tom has brought business to his colleagues across all practices, and has directly contributed to significant financial growth and profitability at AlixPartners. He is a leader in client service and business development.

EMEA

London

Catherine Sherwin (née Tye), in Information Management Services, has played a critical role in expanding the firm’s IT services business in the UK and assisting with its growth throughout Europe. She provides in-depth knowledge in complex IT transformation programs, IT strategic sourcing and global IT governance.

James Worsnip, in Financial Advisory Services, is a leader in AlixPartners’ valuation practice in the UK, where he advises clients on value-related issues in the banking sector addressing concerns ranging from strategic advisory to litigation assistance. He is an innate team collaborator whose commitment to the firm is demonstrated through his client relationships and excellent service delivery.

Munich

Carsten Koenig, in Turnaround & Restructuring, has been instrumental in building the firm’s service to clients across Europe in several industries, including offshore wind, engineered products, automotive and aerospace and defense. He has served as a C-level interim manager in various distressed situations, demonstrating comprehensive knowledge of the restructuring and turnaround industries.

Markus Mantwill, in Enterprise Improvement, has 20 years of experience in leading large scale multinational holistic turnarounds and transformations. He has served as both a consultant and an executive manager in Europe, Asia and the U.S., in particular with companies operating in technology, media and telecoms industries.

ASIA

Tokyo

Takuro Ueji, in Enterprise Improvement, is a supply chain expert with extensive experience in strategic consulting, private equity and commercial banking. Since joining the Tokyo office in 2009, Takuro’s business development skills, client service mentality and accomplishments in delivery have been instrumental to the private equity and supply chain markets.