Jonathan Morrison Joins Ankura Consulting as Managing Director

WASHINGTON and CHICAGO, July 21, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Ankura Consulting (Ankura) announced today the appointment of Jonathan Morrison as a Managing Director. Based in the Chicago office, Mr. Morrison will practice with the firm's Turnaround & Restructuring group.

Jonathan Morrison joins Ankura with more than 20 years' experience in advisory services, investment banking and distressed investing, Mr. Morrison is known for his skilled guidance of senior executives and corporate boards through periods of transition including growth, general underperformance and distress.

As an advisor, Mr. Morrison has managed a broad range of engagements for middle market and large corporate debtors and their creditors. Mr. Morrison has significant experience advising and assisting clients with liquidity management, operational restructurings, stakeholder negotiations and asset dispositions.

Before joining Ankura, he was a Principal with AEG Partners. While with AEG, he served as interim chief financial officer for Compressor Engineering Corporation (CECO) and earned the 2016 Large Company Turnaround of the Year Award from the Chicago/Midwest Chapter of the Turnaround Management Association. Prior to AEG Partners, he was an associate director in Macquarie's Corporate and Asset Finance Group and held turnaround advisory positions with Giuliani Capital Advisors and Ernst and Young Corporate Finance.

Kevin Lavin, Ankura Co-President, stated, "Jon's diverse experience within the turnaround industry, including roles as an officer, advisor and investor, is a terrific addition for us. He is known for his ability to create practical, real-world solutions for clients in complex situations. A team player, Jon will enhance our already strong and active Chicago office."

About Ankura Consulting

Ankura Consulting, an independent business advisory and expert services firm, is defined by a culture of collaboration and focused on delivering unrivaled depths of knowledge to clients addressing important opportunities and critical choices every day. Our Investigations & Accounting Advisory, Litigation & Disputes, Regulatory & Contractual Compliance, Risk, Resilience & Geopolitical, and Turnaround & Restructuring professionals are proven cross-disciplinary and cross-industry experts who create the diverse and dynamic solutions required to navigate today's complicated world.  At Ankura, we know that collaboration drives results.

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