Robert DiNozzi, chief growth officer and partner at Second Wind Consultants, has been named a 2026 Banking & Finance Visionary by Los Angeles Times Studios.
Presented by Business by Los Angeles Times Studios, the Banking & Finance Visionaries recognition highlights professionals who, in a rapidly evolving economic and technological landscape, are helping shape the future of finance through leadership, strategic insight and a commitment to advancing outcomes for businesses and communities.
DiNozzi was recognized for his work advancing practical, market-based approaches to resolving business distress — focused on preserving companies, protecting jobs and aligning stakeholders around a shared path forward. His work centers on solutions grounded in commercial law and executed outside of court, often referred to as Article 9 restructuring, offering an alternative to judicial processes that are costly, time-intensive and often result in liquidation, job loss and destruction of enterprise value.
By structuring transactions that align the incentives of lenders, owners and other stakeholders around the renewed performance of the business, his approach shifts outcomes away from the zero-sum dynamics that drive value-destructive standoffs in distress and toward coordinated renewal — where stakeholders participate in the company’s next life.
Through his writing, speaking and work with lenders, advisors and business owners, DiNozzi has helped broaden understanding of how Article 9 restructuring can be applied in real-world situations—preserving enterprise value while creating improved outcomes for creditors and supporting long-term business continuity.
His efforts have contributed to a broader shift in how restructuring professionals, workout bankers and business owners approach challenged situations, particularly among small and mid-sized companies that have historically had limited options outside of bankruptcy.
DiNozzi is a regular contributor to ABF Journal, ABL Advisor and the Turnaround Management Association’s Journal of Corporate Renewal and serves on TMA’s Global Board of Trustees.
