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By Mark King, Senior Advisor at Pivot > For as long as I can remember, leadership was about the individual. The best leaders were bigger-than-life personalities—the kind of people everyone saw as the smartest people in the room. Companies followed them because of who they were. Culture, in that world, was about alignment: hire smart employees, point them in the...
Industry veterans Becky Yang O’Malley and Coral Hansen join as Managing Directors to lead the firm’s new investigation and financial analysis practice MANHATTAN BEACH, CA, May 1, 2026 – Pivot > Group, a leading advisory firm specializing in complex financial matters, restructurings, and operational challenges, today announced the launch of its Forensics...
Pivot > Managing Director Seth Wellisch on navigating multi-party negotiations and finding workable paths forward in complex property situations. Real estate, especially in complex or distressed situations, rarely presents problems at face value. For Seth Wellisch, the real work is cutting through assumptions to get to the real way forward....
by Eric Thor, Senior Director at Pivot > As global food trends evolve, entire categories begin to redefine themselves. Pistachios, traditionally associated with snacking, are now emerging as a serious player in the confectionery and food service space. This transition is the result of converging consumer trends, strategic supply decisions,...
From early role models to boardroom leadership, Pivot > Group Managing Director Chelsea Grayson explains what shaped her journey. Q: Who or what has had the biggest influence on your career path? CAG: A huge influence at every stage has been seeing someone doing what I aspired to do—someone whose...
Multiple Awards from The M&A Advisor Recognize Leadership in Complex Turnarounds and Restructuring Los Angeles, CA: Pivot > Group, a leading restructuring and financial advisory firm, is proud to announce that it has been named 2026 Turnaround Consulting Firm of the Year by The M&A Advisor as part of its...
Pivot > Group Managing Director Bayard Hollingsworth on Lessons From the Front Lines of Turnarounds Bayard has spent his career working alongside companies during their most critical moments—when cash is tight, stakeholders are under pressure, and every decision results in real consequences. He has sat in boardrooms, led and advised...
“Restructuring ideas don’t sleep —because business doesn’t live in theory. It lives in reality.” In this Spotlight, Pivot > Group Managing Director Stephanie Wickouski shares insights from her career in bankruptcy and restructuring law: where strategy, finance, and human judgment converge. The Role and Approach: Strategic Advice in Context Q:...