WASHINGTON, May 18, 2016 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- FTI Consulting, Inc. (NYSE:FCN), the global business advisory firm dedicated to
helping organizations protect and enhance their enterprise value, today announced that Sophie Ross, Senior Managing Director in the company’s Technology segment, has been recognized
by the San Francisco Business Times as one of this year’s ‘Most Influential Women in Bay Area Business’, which honors
elite female executives who demonstrate the greatest impact on their businesses, communities and advocacy for women in business.
Ms. Ross was previously named to the San Francisco Business Times list in 2014.
“Sophie is a terrific leader at our firm and I’m pleased to see her accomplishments recognized in this manner,” said Steven H.
Gunby, President and Chief Executive Officer of FTI Consulting. “She has a long track record of success in creating collaborative
teams to serve our clients in the most holistic ways. It’s no surprise that Sophie dedicates the same level of energy and drive to
her community.”
Ms. Ross serves on the FTI Technology segment Steering Group and leads both the Western Region for FTI Technology and the
company’s managed review business. She has helped to establish FTI Technology’s managed review offering as the go-to service for
leading law firms and corporations. She also has a leadership role in the FTI Women’s Initiative, a company-wide program to
attract, retain, develop and promote highly talented female professionals. Ms. Ross speaks regularly at legal industry events and
develops white papers and articles on best practices relating to e-discovery. She recently held the position as President of the
Jewish Community Center of San Francisco and remains on their Board of Directors and serves as the Chair of the Governance
Committee.
“The San Francisco Business Times has assembled an exceptional list of women leaders, and it is an honor to be included
among them,” said Ms. Ross. “I work within a dynamic industry in which large organizations turn to us for thoughtful and innovative
answers for their business challenges. Women play a key role in meeting these challenges, and I’m proud of the advancements my
organization has made in mentoring and growing female talent.”
On Thursday, June 16, 2016, the San Francisco Business Times will recognize this year’s honorees at a dinner and awards
ceremony at the Hilton San Francisco Union Square in San Francisco. The honorees are also featured in the May 2016 edition of the
San Francisco Business Times.
For more information on San Francisco Business Times’ ‘Most Influential Women in Bay Area Business’, as well as a full
list of winners, please visit the San Francisco Business Times. For more information on FTI Technology, please visit www.ftitechnology.com.
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 4,600 employees located in 28 countries, FTI
Consulting professionals work closely with clients to anticipate, illuminate and overcome complex business challenges in areas such
as investigations, litigation, mergers and acquisitions, regulatory issues, reputation management, strategic communications and
restructuring. The Company generated $1.78 billion in revenues during fiscal year 2015. For more information, visit www.fticonsulting.com and connect with us on Twitter (@FTIConsulting), Facebook and LinkedIn.
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