On January 25, 2018, Alvarez & Marsal (A&M) was a sponsor and participant at the 2018 Skytop Strategies conference focused on shareholder activism.
While speaking on a panel alongside an activist, Managing Director Pamit Surana spoke about the appropriate timing for bringing on a consultant to drive transformational change in front of prominent players in the ecosystem. “We are most effective when we have strong relationships and open communication with the CEO and the Board,” he explained.
In this edition of From the Inside Out, A&M’s Corporate Transformation practice further analyzes the ways that shareholder activism impacts an organization’s ability to prosecute substantial change
How Foresight and an Aligned Operating Model Help Companies Thrive
December 10, 2025
Managing Director Richard Holt explains why an aligned operating model is critical to resilience and long-term value creation. He outlines practical questions and levers boards can use to clarify where value is created, build operational agility at scale, and strengthen capital engagement strategies and investor communication.
Managing Director David Podolsky Featured in Fortune
December 1, 2025
A&M Managing Director David Podolsky was featured in a new Fortune article, breaks down why turnarounds are so pivotal and how leaders can move sooner, not later.
Alvarez & Marsal and EHL Forge Strategic Partnership to Shape the Future of Hospitality Leadership
November 12, 2025
A&M becomes EHL’s first advisory firm partner within the Alliance, EHL’s global business network, uniting business insight and academic excellence to advance global hospitality.
Getting Past Denial to Embracing Transformation
October 9, 2025
Driving a transformation requires psychological courage. But when articulated well, a transformation can be framed as a means to achieve a positive upside and exciting outcomes.
