NEW YORK (February 12, 2025) - AlixPartners, the global consulting firm, today announced that Catherine Sherwin and Mark Veldon have been appointed to serve as EMEA Co-Heads, effective immediately. The new Co-Heads of EMEA, both of whom are currently in senior leadership roles at AlixPartners, were selected following an internal process.
Catherine and Mark succeed Rob Hornby, who has served as Head of EMEA for the past four years. Rob has become the Co-Chief Executive Officer of AlixPartners.
Under Rob's leadership across EMEA, AlixPartners has seen a doubling of the region's revenues, with it growing significantly in size and market recognition. The firm advises many global, large corporate, private equity and law firm clients across the EMEA region and is recognized as a leader in corporate transformations and high impact consulting.
Commenting on the appointment, Catherine Sherwin, EMEA Co-Head, said:
"AlixPartners is a special business with brilliant people at its heart. It's a privilege to be invited with Mark to build on the fantastic successes that we've already seen across the EMEA region at such a pivotal time for the firm and our industry. I'm looking forward to seeing what lies ahead in this next chapter as the firm continues to blend innovation and action-orientated consulting with deep-seated industry expertise."
Mark Veldon, EMEA Co-Head, added:
"AlixPartners has seen a period of significant growth in the last four years, and EMEA has been a key pillar of that development. Given the macro-economic and geo-political environment, I believe we are well positioned to support our clients in these challenging and uncertain times and am honoured to lead the EMEA team with Catherine into the next phase of our evolution."