John Castellano, managing director in the turnaround and restructuring services practice of AlixPartners, was named a fellow of the American College of Bankruptcy.
The fellowship recognizes individuals for their professional excellence and their exceptional contributions to the bankruptcy and insolvency practice. The class of 37 new fellows will be inducted in the 32nd class of the college later this year.
Criteria for selection as a fellow of the college include:
- The highest standards of professionalism, ethics, character, integrity, professional expertise and leadership contributing to the enhancement of bankruptcy and insolvency law and practice
- Sustained evidence of scholarship, teaching, lecturing or writing on bankruptcy or insolvency
- Community service
- Commitment to elevating knowledge and understanding of the profession and public respect for the practice.
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Castellano began his career at AlixPartners in 1998. He has served in senior management positions in turnarounds, such as CEO, CFO and chief restructuring officer. Castellano has experience in the energy, oil and gas and infrastructure industries, with expertise in business plan development, contingency planning and creditor negotiations. He has been involved in restructurings and transformations, including those at McDermott International, Noble Corporation and Calpine Corporation.
“We congratulate John on this prestigious and well-deserved honor,” Jim Mesterharm, managing director and head of AlixPartners’ turnaround and restructuring services practice in the Americas, said. “John is the consummate professional who has for more than 20 years guided our clients through complex and challenging issues, always demonstrating the highest standards of integrity and leadership.”
