AlixPartners has named the restructuring expert Heike Munro as a managing director and co-head of the firm’s Lead Financial Advisory practice in Europe
MUNICH (12 April 2010) – The global business advisory firm specialized in turnarounds and improving corporate performance, AlixPartners, has named the restructuring expert Heike Munro as a managing director and co-head of the firm’s Lead Financial Advisory practice in Europe.
Munro draws upon extensive experience in the financing and restructuring sectors. Prior to joining AlixPartners, she was co-head of the debt advisory and restructuring practice at N M Rothschild & Sons Ltd. and, prior to that, she oversaw the European financing and the German restructuring business of Deutsche Bank AG, as managing director of the distressed products group in London. Earlier in her career, Munro was executive director of the special situations group in the London office of Goldman Sachs Group Inc.
"We are very pleased to welcome Heike into our organisation. She has all the qualities and the unique experience to allow her to play a key role in the development of AlixPartners in Europe,” said David Lovett, a managing director of AlixPartners and co-head of the firm’s Turnaround and Restructuring practice for the EMEA region.
“Heike draws on a broad expertise in restructuring and knows the German market very well. We are delighted she is joining AlixPartners. Her skills and knowledge will be of great value for the many financial- and operational-restructuring cases pending, especially in Germany”, said Jim Bonsall, head of AlixPartners’ Turnaround & Restructuring Practice in Germany.
About AlixPartners
AlixPartners LLP is a global business-advisory firm offering comprehensive services to improve corporate performance, execute corporate turnarounds, and provide litigation consulting and forensic accounting services. The firm’s specialty is urgent, high-impact situations when results really matter. The firm has more than 900 professionals in 14 offices across North America, Europe and Asia. The firm can be found on the Web at www.alixpartners.com