A&M STAR will deliver executive search services to professional services firms, private equity funds, their portfolio companies, financial institutions and corporates.

NEW YORK, July 17, 2024 – Leading global professional services firm Alvarez & Marsal (A&M) has expanded its capabilities by acquiring London-headquartered executive search firm Wilkinson Partners. Tom Wilkinson, founder and CEO of Wilkinson Partners, will assume the role of Managing Director and lead the newly formed A&M STAR business.

With 20 years of executive search experience, Mr. Wilkinson has built a global reputation around hiring partners and C-level executives for professional services firms, private equity and financial institutions. Under his leadership, A&M STAR will enhance clients’ organizational growth and revenue generation with senior-level executive hires.

Bryan Marsal, Co-CEO and Co-founder of Alvarez & Marsal, said, “A&M STAR demonstrates A&M’s commitment and ability to meet the evolving needs of specific industries. Combining our legacy of operational excellence and interim management expertise with A&M STAR will help clients solve current executive search challenges in anticipation of future needs. Tom, and his team bring the search component to A&M’s results-driven mindset for addressing clients’ growth and profitability concerns.”

Winning in an increasingly competitive landscape requires hiring the right leaders. Mr. Wilkinson’s data-led talent consulting business will complement A&M Search's offering by helping clients navigate the talent market to ensure informed, precise hiring decisions in alignment with business needs.

Peter Sacripanti, A&M Managing Director who will oversee this new practice, stated, “A&M’s acquisition of Wilkinson Partners signals the firm’s understanding of the impact that executive searches can have on operational agility, strategic growth planning, revenue generation and risk mitigation. The acceleration of business growth and digitization is fueling executive search complexities[1]. Our business was created in response to market demand. Tom and his team will design and execute talent acquisition strategies that enhance clients’ competitive edge.”

Mr. Wilkinson added, “A&M’s operational orientation and results-driven mindset dovetail with my approach. The acquisition of Wilkinson Partners marks the first leg of our growth strategy. In addition to leveraging our professional services, private markets and financial institutions capability, we will also be expanding into public board and the full range of C-Suite searches as we continue to grow our talent base in the US, Europe and Asia.”

About Alvarez & Marsal

Companies, investors and government entities around the world turn to Alvarez & Marsal (A&M) for leadership, action and results. Privately held since its founding in 1983, A&M is a leading global professional services firm that provides advisory, business performance improvement and turnaround management services. When conventional approaches are not enough to create transformation and drive change, clients seek our deep expertise and ability to deliver practical solutions to their unique problems. 

With over 10,000 people providing services across six continents, we deliver tangible results for corporates, boards, private equity firms, law firms and government agencies facing complex challenges. Our senior leaders, and their teams, leverage A&M’s restructuring heritage to help companies act decisively, catapult growth and accelerate results. We are experienced operators, world-class consultants, former regulators and industry authorities with a shared commitment to telling clients what’s really needed for turning change into a strategic business asset, managing risk and unlocking value at every stage of growth. 

To learn more, visit: AlvarezandMarsal.com.