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FTI Consulting Names Pat McLay as Leader of Accounting Advisory Practice in Australia

1. Pat McLay appointed Senior Managing Director of Accounting Advisory in Australia. 2. He brings over 30 years of experience in accounting and audit services. 3. McLay's expertise will enhance client support during mergers and acquisitions. 4. His addition is expected to benefit legal teams managing accounting disputes. 5. FTI Consulting generated $3.70 billion in revenues during fiscal year 2024.

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The appointment of McLay strengthens FTI's advisory capabilities, likely boosting demand for services.

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The leadership change directly enhances FTI’s service offerings, attracting more clients.

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McLay's experience positions FTI for sustained growth in advisory services over time.

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SYDNEY, July 30, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- FTI Consulting, Inc. (NYSE: FCN) today announced the appointment of Pat McLay as a Senior Managing Director and Australia Leader of the Accounting Advisory practice within the firm’s Forensic and Litigation Consulting segment. Mr. McLay, who is based in Melbourne, joins with more than 30 years of experience helping clients in Australia and the United Kingdom with accounting, external audit, consulting, transaction and internal audit services. He has advised clients in numerous sectors, including public companies, private equity, healthcare and government. In his role at FTI Consulting, he will lead the Accounting Advisory practice in Australia and help clients navigate major change events such as mergers and acquisitions, capital transactions and audits. He will also advise clients on the accounting, compliance and governance implications of IT and other commercial transformations. “Pat brings a new depth of expertise to the accounting-related work we already do,” said Dawna Wright, Head of FTI Consulting’s Forensic and Litigation Consulting segment in Australia. “He has significant experience advising clients across the transaction lifecycle, and his technical accounting advice will be incredibly valuable to chief financial officers and finance teams as they navigate transaction accounting and other business-critical financial reporting projects, as well as to legal teams dealing with disputes involving accounting and auditing issues.” Prior to joining FTI Consulting, Mr. McLay was a managing partner at a Big Four firm, where he established and led a 100-person accounting advisory business. Prior to that, he was an audit and accounting advisory partner at another Big Four firm in Melbourne. Commenting on his appointment, Mr. McLay said, “I have been able to work closely with FTI Consulting for several years on mutual clients, and one thing that always stood out is the breadth of capabilities the firm has in Australia, including valuations, investigations, data and analytics, and cybersecurity services. The ability of these specialists to work seamlessly together means our clients receive integrated, end-to-end support as they face moments of transformation and opportunity. I am thrilled to join our deep bench of experts in the region and beyond.” About FTI ConsultingFTI Consulting, Inc. is a leading global expert firm for organisations facing crisis and transformation, with more than 7,900 employees located in 32 countries and territories as of June 30, 2025. In certain jurisdictions, FTI Consulting’s services are provided through distinct legal entities that are separately capitalised and independently managed. The Company generated $3.70 billion in revenues during fiscal year 2024. More information can be found at https://www.fticonsulting.com. FTI Consulting, Inc.Level 22, Gateway1 Macquarie PlaceSydney, NSW 2000Australia+61 2 8247 8000 Investor Contact:Mollie Hawkes+1.617.747.1791mollie.hawkes@fticonsulting.com Media Contact:Rebecca Hine+61 402 235 829rebecca.hine@fticonsulting.com

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