John Lawson joins the Business Technology team to support technology-driven business transformations at A&M’s corporate clients

London – Leading global professional services firm Alvarez & Marsal (A&M) has appointed John Lawson as Managing Director to bolster the firm’s technology offering in London. At A&M, Mr. Lawson will focus on leveraging the best technology, IT and digital solutions to support business functions and generate business value for corporate clients.

Mr Lawson brings over 25 years of experience and has performed both senior corporate positions and management consulting roles. He joins A&M from BAE Systems plc where he served as Global Chief Information Officer. Prior to that he held the role of Global Chief Information Officer at GKN plc’s Automotive division. 

Previously, as a Management Consultant with PwC, Deloitte and Infosys, Mr Lawson led multiple technology-driven business transformation programmes at large global corporations. His industry expertise covers aerospace and defense, automotive, manufacturing, fast moving consumer goods (FMCG), and energy.  Previously, Mr Lawson has been based in New York and across several locations in Europe.

Malcolm McKenzie, Managing Director and Head of A&M’s European Corporate Transformation Services team, said: “Digital and traditional technologies are strategically important competencies in corporate transformation to help clients achieve their goals. John’s expertise enhances our offering, expands our ability to maximize value for our clients and aligns with our operational heritage. His industry experience will augment our current lines of service and position us to help clients capitalize on technology driven opportunities.”
    
Yawar Murad, Managing Director in London with A&M’s Private Equity Performance Improvement team and European Technology practice lead, commented: “John’s expertise will help strengthen our ability to develop customized solutions, rooted in technology, for clients. His appointment builds on A&M’s global network of industry expertise alongside boots-on-the-ground senior practitioners. We anticipate growing demand for technology enablement in the post-COVID-19 environment. John’s insights and in-depth knowledge will benefit clients seeking those opportunities”

Mr. Lawson commented: “Technology is at the forefront of business transformation, even more so since the pandemic. The firm’s bias towards action along with its operational approach to performance improvement dovetails with my own experience and provides a strong foundation to generate true value for clients.”

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 6,000 people across four continents, we deliver tangible results for corporates, boards, creditors, 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.

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Ellen Johnson, Headland Consultancy, +44 (0) 7901 853 673

Chloé Gillot, Marketing Executive Alvarez & Marsal, +44 (0) 7740 292 190