Emerson Steps into MD Role at Alvarez & Marsal

Advisor - People | Mar 26, 2025 | Alvarez and Marsal

Alvarez & Marsal (A&M), a prominent global professional services firm, has further strengthened its market-leading CFO services within the Private Equity Performance Improvement (PEPI) sector by appointing Mark Emerson as Managing Director. A&M is noted for its longstanding expertise in delivering transformational finance strategies and value creation for private equity firms globally. Emerson's appointment is pivotal, as he brings extensive experience in transaction finance, finance operating models, and process optimization across multiple industries. This strategic hiring aims to bolster A&M’s capability to support portfolio companies by enhancing finance functions, executing carve-outs, and integrating accounting transitions, aligning with the dynamic needs of PE-backed enterprises. The firm emphasizes the importance of trusted partnership and proven performance delivery amidst today’s challenging private equity landscape, positioning the CFO office not merely as a support function but as a critical center for driving significant value creation.

Sectors

  • Professional Services
  • Private Equity

Geography

  • United States – Alvarez & Marsal is headquartered in New York, and the appointment announcement pertains to its US operations.

Industry

  • Professional Services – Alvarez & Marsal operates in the professional services sector, providing advisory and business performance enhancement services.
  • Private Equity – The article focuses on A&M's services tailored to private equity firms, particularly around CFO-led value creation.

Financials

    Participants

    NameRoleTypeDescription
    Mark EmersonManaging Director, Private Equity Performance ImprovementPeopleRecently appointed as a Managing Director at Alvarez & Marsal, specializing in CFO services.
    Alvarez & MarsalProfessional Services FirmCompanyA leading global professional services firm known for its CFO services and value creation strategies for PE firms.
    Nick AlvarezManaging Director and National Practice LeaderPeopleLeads the Private Equity Performance Improvement Group at A&M.
    Richard JenkinsManaging Director and Leader of CFO Services PracticePeopleOversees the CFO Services practice at A&M, focusing on value creation strategies.