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SYDNEY - FTI Consulting, Inc. (NYSE:FCN), a $5.58 billion market cap consulting firm with strong financial health according to InvestingPro data, has appointed Natasha Passley as Senior Managing Director in its Cybersecurity practice within the Forensic and Litigation Consulting segment, according to a company statement released Monday.
Based in Sydney, Passley brings over 20 years of experience in security, risk, and technology. She specializes in identifying vulnerabilities and delivering prioritized solutions to enhance organizational resilience.
Before joining FTI Consulting, Passley served as the National Financial Services Cyber Partner at a Big Four firm. She previously held cybersecurity leadership roles at Insurance Australia Group, where she led major cybersecurity transformation and implemented regulatory compliance programs.
Anthony J. Ferrante, Global Head of the Cybersecurity practice at FTI Consulting, said, "Organizations are facing increasingly complex cybersecurity threats against the backdrop of rising geopolitical tensions and major regulatory shifts."
Wouter Veugelen, Head of the Australia Cybersecurity practice at FTI Consulting, noted significant reforms to Australia’s cybersecurity regulations, including enhanced compliance standards and increased penalty risks.
The appointment comes as Australian businesses face intensifying regulatory scrutiny in cybersecurity readiness and response. Passley’s expertise includes cyber readiness, regulatory preparedness, compliance, and cyber strategy and transformation.
FTI Consulting reported $3.70 billion in revenues during fiscal year 2024 and employs more than 8,100 people across 33 countries and territories as of March 31, 2025. The company maintains a healthy financial profile with a current ratio of 2.24 and operates with moderate debt levels. InvestingPro analysis reveals 8 additional key financial insights available to subscribers, with the company’s next earnings report scheduled for July 24, 2025. For detailed analysis and expert insights, access the comprehensive Pro Research Report, available exclusively on InvestingPro.
In other recent news, FTI Consulting announced its first-quarter 2025 earnings, with an adjusted earnings per share (EPS) of $2.29, surpassing analysts’ expectations of $1.80. However, the company’s revenue fell short of projections, reporting $898.3 million against an expected $906.93 million, marking a 3.3% decline year-over-year. Despite the earnings beat, the revenue shortfall has contributed to mixed market reactions. Analysts from firms like Goldman Sachs have noted the potential impacts of market uncertainties on FTI Consulting’s various segments, particularly in economic consulting and restructuring. The company is also facing challenges due to regulatory and market uncertainties, which have led to a cautious outlook for the year. FTI Consulting continues to focus on investing in talent and strategic areas such as cybersecurity and AI, amid these challenges. The company has also been managing headcount changes, with a slight increase in billable headcount in some segments, offset by declines in others. These developments reflect the complex environment in which FTI Consulting operates, as it navigates both opportunities and challenges in the current market landscape.
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