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Key Hire Will Significantly Expand European Practice Of FTI's Economics Segment

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla., March 25 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- FTI Consulting, Inc. (NYSE: FCN), the global business advisory firm dedicated to helping organizations protect and enhance their enterprise value, announced today the hiring of Mark Bezant.

Mark, who will join as a Senior Managing Director, will be working with Chris Osborne in expanding FTI's Economics practice in Europe. In addition, he will advise FTI's clients on valuation and intellectual property matters and in assessing damages in commercial litigation and arbitration.

Mr. Bezant has an undergraduate degree in Chemistry and is a Chartered Accountant. Prior to joining FTI, Mr. Bezant was Managing Director of a major economic consulting firm, having previously been a partner in Deloitte's UK valuation practice and Arthur Andersen's Economic & Financial Consulting practice.

Commenting on this development, Jack Dunn, Chief Executive Officer, said, "Mark epitomizes the unparalleled array of intellectual capital and technical expertise for which FTI has become a recognized leader in the marketplace. We are delighted that he will be helping to lead and expand FTI's Economic practice in London."

John Klick, Senior Managing Director and Head of the Economics Segment, added, "We believe that uniting Mark's experience and well-deserved reputation in the European market with FTI's strong commitment to building a gold standard economic consulting practice in Europe will immediately enrich our ability to serve our clients."

Mr. Bezant commented, "I am very excited to be reunited with Chris Osborne and other former colleagues in an organization with the strength and depth that FTI has in Europe and around the world. I look forward to working with my colleagues at FTI to enhance the services that we offer to our clients."

About FTI Consulting

FTI Consulting, Inc. is a global business advisory firm dedicated to helping organizations protect and enhance enterprise value in an increasingly complex legal, regulatory and economic environment. With more than 3,500 employees located in most major business centers in the world, we work closely with clients every day to anticipate, illuminate, and overcome complex business challenges in areas such as investigations, litigation, mergers and acquisitions, regulatory issues, reputation management and restructuring. More information can be found at www.fticonsulting.com.

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SOURCE FTI Consulting, Inc.

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