FTI Consulting, Inc. announced continued investment in its Transactions practice within the Corporate Finance & Restructuring segment with the appointment of Cedric Burgher as a Senior Managing Director, based in Houston.
Mr. Burgher brings more than 30 years of experience in the energy and financial services sectors, including more than a decade serving as a chief financial officer (“CFO”) for public and private companies. He has served as an executive at companies including Occidental Petroleum, EOG Resources, Quantum Energy Partners, KBR and Halliburton, where he led IPOs, spinoffs, mergers and acquisitions, and capital market transactions.
While serving as the CFO at Occidental Petroleum, Mr. Burgher led the financing for its acquisition of Anadarko Petroleum, which included the industry’s largest-ever bond offering, term loan and oil hedge position.
“Cedric joins us with unique perspectives and experience, especially in the energy sector,” said Scott Bingham, Co-Leader of the Global Transactions practice at FTI Consulting. “He has overseen breakthroughs in the oil and gas industry, and his wealth of experience as a CFO enhances our ability to help clients navigate complex challenges and opportunities.”
Mr. Burgher also brings experience with opportunities facing the energy industry, including carbon management, renewable natural gas and renewable biomass. He currently sits on the board of Renewable Biomass Group, LLC and has participated in the Oil & Gas Climate Initiative in Geneva, Switzerland.
Commenting on his appointment, Mr. Burgher said, “I love the DNA at FTI Consulting. The professionals here pride themselves on working side-by-side with clients to help them achieve their strategic objectives and maximize value. I have always enjoyed working on transformational projects, and the platform at FTI Consulting provides companies with a diversity of expertise that is critical to confront an ever-changing business environment.”
The appointment of Mr. Burgher is the latest in a series of hires that continue investment in transactions expertise at FTI Consulting. In December, Katy Quintanilla joined as a Managing Director in the Merger Integration and Carve-outs practice in Dallas, bringing more than 10 years of experience integrating businesses and supporting end-to-end transactions. In July, Guillermo Garau joined as a Senior Managing Director in the Transactions practice in Miami, bringing a focus on Florida and Latin America.