FTI Consulting appoints James Needham to lead export controls practice

Published 29/09/2025, 12:38
FTI Consulting appoints James Needham to lead export controls practice

WASHINGTON - FTI Consulting, Inc. (NYSE:FCN) announced Monday the appointment of James Needham as Senior Managing Director in its Export Controls, Sanctions & Trade practice within the company’s Forensic and Litigation Consulting segment.

Needham, based in Washington, D.C., will advise clients on managing export controls and sanctions obligations while building compliance programs. His work will cover regulatory frameworks including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations, Export Administration Regulations, and Office of Foreign Asset Controls sanction programs.

Prior to joining FTI Consulting, Needham served as Vice President and Associate General Counsel at RTX, a global aerospace and defense company. At RTX, he led enterprise-wide compliance programs focused on regulatory controls, anti-corruption, ethics, and third-party risk. He also developed governance frameworks for emerging technologies, including artificial intelligence.

"Evolving national security and foreign policy objectives are increasingly leveraging export controls and sanctions in new and complex ways," Needham said in the press release.

Anthony J. Ferrante, Global Head of the Cybersecurity and Export Controls, Sanctions & Trade practices at FTI Consulting, noted that regulations are evolving rapidly around export controls and trade, creating challenges for clients.

FTI Consulting is a global expert firm with approximately 7,900 employees across 32 countries and territories as of June 30, 2025. The company reported $3.70 billion in revenues during fiscal year 2024.

In other recent news, FTI Consulting has reported second-quarter earnings that exceeded analyst expectations. The company achieved an adjusted earnings per share of $2.13, surpassing the consensus estimate of $1.90. Revenue for the quarter was $943.7 million, beating the expected $912.2 million, although it marked a slight decline of 0.6% from the previous year’s $949.2 million for the same period. In addition to its financial results, FTI Consulting has made several significant appointments. Paul Linton has been named interim Chief Financial Officer, following the resignation of Ajay Sabherwal. Linton will maintain his current role as Chief Strategy and Transformation Officer during this interim period. Furthermore, Keith Wojcieszek has been appointed as a Senior Managing Director in the Cybersecurity practice, while Dr. Shaun Rangappa has joined as a Senior Managing Director in the Healthcare Business Transformation practice. These appointments are part of FTI Consulting’s ongoing efforts to strengthen its leadership team across various segments.

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