Ankura, a leading business advisory and expert services firm that provides integrated corporate performance and risk management services, including compliance, investigations, forensics, technology, turnaround and restructuring, and strategic management consulting capabilities, today announced the appointment of turnaround and restructuring expert Scott A. Fowler as Senior Managing Director.

Based in Houston, Texas, Mr. Fowler brings more than 25 years of experience in real estate valuation and advisory services across asset classes in North America. He has worked with a wide range of clients, including financial institutions, multinational corporations, developers, real estate investment trusts, private equity firms, and pension funds. Mr. Fowler also regularly serves as an expert witness in litigation and other proceedings related to real estate.

In his new role, Mr. Fowler's considerable experience will broaden and complement Ankura's deep bench of services, continuing to cement Ankura's position as a leading market provider of advisory services. Further strengthening the team has been the addition of two Managing Directors, William Brown and Robert Unell, as well as one Senior Director and two Directors, all focused on Real Estate Advisory and Valuation.

"We are pleased to be able to add Scott and his group's significant depth and breadth of expertise to our team," said Kevin Lavin, Co-President at Ankura. "Scott is not only a nationally recognized senior real estate expert, but also a professional who is very much aligned with our collective cultural strategy."

Prior to joining Ankura, Mr. Fowler was a managing director at a global consulting firm and he previously served as a director at PricewaterhouseCoopers. "I am honored to be joining Ankura's talented team of experts who have upheld an outstanding reputation in the industry. The culture and collaborative spirit of the firm has been refreshing and it is extremely exciting to be part of Ankura's growth story," said Mr. Fowler.

About Ankura

Ankura is a business advisory and expert services firm defined by HOW we solve challenges. Whether a client is facing an immediate business challenge, trying to increase the value of their company or protect against future risks, Ankura designs, develops, and executes tailored solutions by assembling the right combination of expertise. We build on this experience with every case, client, and situation, collaborating to create innovative, customized solutions, and strategies designed for today's ever-changing business environment. This gives our clients unparalleled insight and experience across a wide range of economic, governance, and regulatory challenges. At Ankura, we know that collaboration drives results. For more information, please visit: www.ankura.com.