AlixPartners appointed David Hindman as a new managing director of the Turnaround and Restructuring team based in the firm’s new Houston office.

Hindman will work closely with clients in the energy sector facing strategic, financial and operational challenges, to restore performance and create value. He brings more than 15 years of transformation and turnaround experience to the role, in addition to extensive energy industry expertise.

Hindman joins from Direct Energy, a subsidiary of Centrica, where he led successful turnarounds of two of the company’s largest divisions. Previously, he was a leader in the Corporate Finance and Energy practices at McKinsey and before that a restructuring adviser at UBS Warburg.

Simon Freakley, CEO at AlixPartners, said, “David has a considerable breadth of experience, both in consulting and the energy sector, and we’re delighted to welcome him to the team. AlixPartners is widely recognized for its expertise and strong record in working with companies to make a difference in high-impact situations and deliver sustainable results. David’s appointment further enhances our unique offering and deepens the expertise of our Houston-based team.”