Mr. Blain specializes in delivering organizational transformation, process and financial improvement, and data analytic solutions to federal government organizations. 

Washington DC, June 15, 2023 – Leading global professional services firm Alvarez & Marsal (A&M) announces the appointment of Jeremy Blain as Managing Director in the Public Sector Services’ (PSS) Federal practice. The action marks a continuing commitment and investment in public sector clients, as well as a specific focus on deepening and expanding the firm’s Federal practice. 

Mr. Blain brings more than 25 years of management consulting experience to PSS, with a proven history of operational performance improvement and fiscal management powered by data analytics and leveraging emerging technologies. His career includes leading all aspects of creating, growing and running high-performing engagements in the public sector at the federal, state and local levels. 

Among his significant achievements are securing a $2 billion contract platform to provide commercial consulting solutions and leading systemic CFO operational reform programs and CIO transformations for various Departments and Agencies across the Federal Government.  

Andreas Lucido, a Managing Director with PSS and Federal practice Leader, stressed, "Jeremy's demonstrated success in creating unstructured and non-traditional solutions will help our clients more effectively transform their organizations and serve our Federal Government clients in the way that clients deserve to be served. His comprehensive field-level understanding of the public sector environment makes him an invaluable asset to the team. His appointment expands our PSS offering and deepens our federal sector expertise to solve government challenges of today and tomorrow." 

Before joining A&M, Mr. Blain held leading market roles at Grant Thornton, Booz Allen Hamilton and Arthur Andersen. His wealth of field experience includes comprehensive system assignments across all Federal Government branches and leading a variety of initiatives focused on improving operational efficiency and management practices. 

“Jeremy’s experience and approach aligns with A&M’s core values of operational excellence and maximizing value,” noted Peter Urbanowicz and Erin Covington, Managing Directors and PSS Co-Leaders. “He brings in-depth knowledge of cross-functional transformational initiatives that strengthens our ability to provide public sector clients with effective and time-sensitive solutions. Jeremy’s ability to leverage deep data analytics and glean crucial insights will be essential for helping federal sector clients wade through increasing economic volatility and disruption." 

Mr. Blain holds a bachelor’s degree in political science from the University of Mary Washington and an MBA from Johns Hopkins University. He is a Certified Defense Financial Manager (CDFM) and has served on several advisory boards. 

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 7,500 people 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 is really needed for turning change into a strategic business asset, managing risk and unlocking value at every stage of growth. 

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