FTI Consulting, Inc. announced that Jahn S. Brodwin and Ingrid Rivera Noone have been appointed co-leaders of the firm’s Real Estate Solutions practice.
“As co-leaders of our real estate industry practice, Jahn and Ingrid bring extensive tenure with the real estate team and a unique combination of business strategy, finance and operations, management, business development, and real estate industry expertise to their new roles,” said Michael Eisenband, Global Co-Leader of the Corporate Finance & Restructuring segment at FTI Consulting. “They will focus on continuing the positive momentum and growth of the business. Among their top priorities will be building out our next-generation real estate capabilities, including business transformation and fund administration services.”
Commenting on their appointments, Mr. Brodwin and Ms. Noone said, “We are committed to continued investment in the practice in two ways: by developing new areas of advisory expertise, and by attracting and developing fresh talent as part of our strategic growth plan. It is truly an honor to lead such a talented team of real estate and real estate finance professionals.”
Mr. Brodwin is a Senior Managing Director and Co-Leader of the Strategic and Transaction Advisory Services team within the Real Estate Solutions practice, where he specializes in advising public and private clients on debt and equity transactions, real estate acquisitions, property and corporate due diligence, forensic accounting and litigation support, valuations and capital markets matters. He has guided noteworthy transactions in the real estate and financial services industries and has assisted companies through numerous public and private offerings. With more than 30 years of experience in broad-based financial, accounting and SEC matters, he also has expertise in all property types, including retail, office, residential, hospitality and industrial. Mr. Brodwin earned his B.A. from the State University of New York and is a certified public accountant and chartered global management accountant.
Ms. Noone is a Senior Managing Director and Co-Leader of the Strategic and Transaction Advisory Services team within the Real Estate Solutions practice. With more than 30 years of experience in real estate, she advises clients in debt and equity transactions, transaction structuring, property portfolio and corporate due diligence, real estate development and strategic business planning. Ms. Noone also has extensive experience in accounting outsourcing and financial reporting for real estate joint ventures, funds and real estate investment trusts, including cash-flow modeling, waterfall computations, asset valuation and fair-value reporting of real estate assets and return analyses. Ms. Noone has worked on many of the real estate industry’s leading transactions. She earned a B.S. from Rutgers University and is a certified public accountant.
As practice co-leaders, Mr. Brodwin and Ms. Noone succeed Bruce S. Schonbraun and Ronald F. Greenspan, who will continue in advisory roles in different capacities. Mr. Greenspan will become a Senior Advisor in the Corporate Finance & Restructuring segment and Real Estate Solutions practice and will work on select client engagements. Mr. Schonbraun has been named Chairman Emeritus of the Real Estate Solutions practice and will continue to work full-time on high-level client engagements.
“We extend our heartfelt thanks and gratitude to Bruce and Ron for their many years of leadership and guidance,” said Carlyn Taylor, Global Co-Leader of the Corporate Finance & Restructuring segment at FTI Consulting. “Their influence on our segment, countless professionals and both the real estate practice and industry more broadly is profound and immeasurable. Their contributions and stewardship have helped build a foundation for the success and growth we have realized.”
On Mr. Brodwin and Ms. Noone’s appointment, Mr. Greenspan said, “I am excited to see how the practice expands under Jahn and Ingrid’s leadership. They have been wonderful to work with and bring an expert, holistic vision for the practice.”
Mr. Schonbraun added, “I have known and worked with Jahn and Ingrid for more than two decades, and they played an important role in the formation and growth of the real estate industry practice at FTI Consulting. I am delighted to see them continue to grow the practice in new and exciting directions as they take on these leadership roles.”