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By Laura Lee, Senior Advisor at Pivot > Every company carries debt that never appears on a balance sheet. Operating debt lives in the inefficient process that still technically works, the org chart that outlived the strategy it was built for, and the incentive plan still rewarding behavior the market...
An interview between Pivot > Managing Directors Jair Clarke and Chelsea Grayson As AI dominates every boardroom conversation and companies race to have a defensible “AI story,” few leaders can speak to what actually separates transformation that works from technology bets that leave a company exposed. Jair Clarke, Managing Director...
Pivot > Managing Director Jonah Schnel on building companies from scratch, navigating distress, and why a wider aperture changes what you see. Jonah Schnel has founded companies, sat on bank boards through periods of real crisis, and developed a habit of asking questions many people don’t like to ask — what could go wrong. As...
By Kathy Lonowski, Senior Advisor at Pivot > As economic uncertainty, elevated interest rates, and pressure in sectors like commercial real estate continue to challenge financial institutions, banks are placing greater focus on how they identify and manage credit risk before problems escalate. Kathy Lonowski, Senior Advisor at Pivot >, and former FDIC...
Industry Recognition Across Restructuring, Fiduciary, and Forensic Engagements We’re happy to share that Pivot > has been recognized with three Global M&A Network Turnaround Atlas Awards this year, including being named Boutique Turnaround Consulting Firm of the Year. We were also honored with: Out-of-Court Restructuring of the Year, where Pivot...
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,...