Ankura Consulting Group, a global expert services and advisory firm, promoted 19 professionals to senior managing director, effective Jan. 1, 2026. This record setting class reflects the firm’s strategic growth.
“These promotions recognize the substantial contributions these talented professionals have made to our clients and our firm, as well as the deep expertise they bring to their respective fields. They lead with excellence, impact and a commitment to delivering exceptional results,” Kevin Lavin, CEO of Ankura, said. “I am proud to congratulate our newly appointed senior managing directors and look forward to the role they will play in shaping Ankura’s next stage of growth.”
Angela Cinefro, president of Ankura, added, “Our newest senior managing directors represent the very best of Ankura. They elevate their teams, deliver meaningful outcomes for clients and embody a style of leadership rooted in collaboration, mentorship and humanity. We are thrilled to recognize their achievements and excited for the impact and results they will continue to drive across our firm.”
The Ankura professionals promoted to senior managing director include the following:
Risk Advisory
- Jonathan Drage – Chicago
- Jeremy Haynes – Washington, DC
- John Hays – Washington, DC
- Elaine Lehnert – New York
- Mike Northeim – Washington, DC
- Andrew Sotak – New York
Strategic Finance
- CJ DeKreek – Atlanta
- Gerard A. Gil – San Juan
- Manish Gupta – Gurgaon
- Jeff O’Brien – Nashville
- Dana Stefanczyk – New York
- Robert Unell – Atlanta
Construction Disputes & Advisory
- Jason Cables – Houston
- Marshall Harris – New York
- Michelle Mader – Atlanta
- Robert Sasson – Fairfield
- Disputes & Economics
- Jeremy Guinta – Los Angeles
- John F. Stark – San Francisco
Ankura Business Services
- Mike Buzzelli – Pittsburgh
