FTI Consulting, Inc. (NYSE: FCN) has made a major investment in its cybersecurity, data privacy and information governance capabilities, appointing 10 senior professionals as client demand rises for cyber risk management and regulatory compliance services. The new hires include five senior managing directors and five managing directors across key U.S. markets, strengthening the firm’s Technology segment as companies confront growing cyber threats, stricter privacy rules and increased scrutiny around artificial intelligence governance. Anthony J. Ferrante, global head of the Cybersecurity practice at FTI Consulting, said organizations are operating in an environment of heightened digital exposure and expanding regulatory complexity. “Organizations are facing unprecedented digital exposure, operational and regulatory complexities and need practical solutions from trusted experts that help reduce risk, strengthen resilience and achieve compliance,” Ferrante said in a statement. The expansion reflects broader market demand for advisory firms that can combine technical cybersecurity expertise with legal, regulatory and operational consulting. Companies increasingly need integrated support spanning breach preparedness, privacy compliance, data governance and AI risk management. Sophie Ross, global chief executive officer of FTI Consulting’s Technology segment, said exponential data growth and evolving regulations are driving demand for faster and more defensible governance solutions. Among the senior managing directors joining the firm is Akshay Dhawan in Washington, D.C., who brings more than two decades of experience in cybersecurity and digital transformation. He will focus on enterprise cybersecurity programs, particularly around cloud environments, AI systems and national security-related regulations. Chicago-based David Manek joins as a senior managing director specializing in privacy and regulatory change management. He is expected to advise clients on laws including the California Consumer Privacy Act, the European Union’s General Data Protection Regulation and the EU AI Act. Matt McClelland, based in Charlotte, adds expertise in information governance and analytics. His work at FTI Consulting will include