Olivier Sibenaler has joined AlixPartners, a global consulting firm, as a managing director in the turnaround and restructuring services practice, based in Paris.

Sibenaler has more than 30 years of experience, including more than 20 years in consulting and operational management roles, which will be a major asset in strengthening AlixPartners’ TRS team in France. Specializing in business transformation and operational restructuring, Sibenaler has led numerous operations in various sectors, serving in roles such as chief restructuring officer and CEO.

“We are delighted to welcome Olivier to our team in Paris. AlixPartners’ expertise in turnaround and restructuring is at the heart of the firm’s capabilities in helping clients improve performance and create value in ‘when it really matters’ situations. Olivier’s leadership experience will strengthen our team of seasoned experts and help our clients manage the complex issues they are facing in these challenging times of disruption and uncertainty,” Catherine Sherwin, managing director and France country leader at AlixPartners, said.

Prior to joining AlixPartners, Sibenaler was a partner at EY Parthenon, responsible for the operational transformation and restructuring team in Western Europe and the global transformation strategy and execution offering in France. He previously worked at PwC, at Alvarez & Marsal and at BearingPoint. He has led numerous turnaround and restructuring operations in the automotive, oil, consumer goods and media sectors.