FTI Consulting adds senior managing director
A Brisbane-based lawyer with international experience has been appointed senior managing director within FTI Consulting.
Tommy Wakefield-Smith has joined the firm’s construction solutions practice in Australia and will draw on his expertise in forensic delay analysis, project planning and project control services.
“In addition to being a testifying delay and disruption expert, Tommy’s experience in project management, risk management and project planning will help our clients looking to achieve the best possible solutions to their operational challenges,” Mr Rae said.
Mr Wakefield-Smith comes to FTI Consulting from senior appointments at consulting firms TBH and HKA before leading his own practice as managing director of Synel Consulting.
Commenting on his appointment, Mr Wakefield-Smith said he is looking forward to working with new colleagues to develop and implement “holistic solutions to solve our clients’ most pressing business challenges”.
“FTI Consulting is known as a trusted advisor to clients, courts and tribunals who are involved in major projects and tackling the most significant disputes in the world,” Mr Wakefield-Smith added.

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