Tom Wilkinson, founder and CEO of Wilkinson Partners, will assume the role of managing director and lead the newly formed A&M Search (AMS) business.

AMS will deliver executive search services to professional services firms, private equity (PE) funds, their portfolio companies, financial institutions and corporates.

According to an Alvarez & Marsal company statement, with 20 years’ executive search experience, Wilkinson has built a global reputation around hiring partners and C-level executives for professional services firms, PE and financial institutions. 

Bryan Marsal, co-CEO and co-founder of Alvarez & Marsal, said: “Combining our legacy of operational excellence and interim management expertise with AMS will help clients solve current executive search challenges in anticipation of future needs. Tom and his team bring the search component to A&M’s results-driven mindset for addressing clients’ growth and profitability concerns.”

Peter Sacripanti, A&M MD who will oversee this new practice, stated: “Our AMS business was created in response to market demand. Tom and his team will design and execute talent acquisition strategies that enhance clients’ competitive edge.”

Wilkinson added: “A&M’s operational orientation and results-driven mindset dovetail with my approach. The acquisition of Wilkinson Partners marks the first leg of our growth strategy.”

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. 

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