Alvarez & Marsal Strengthens U.S. Commercial Due Diligence Team

Alvarez & Marsal (A&M), a prominent global professional services provider, has recently announced the appointment of two industry experts, Jennifer "Jen" Holland and Elizabeth "Liz" Pearsons, as managing directors. This strategic move aims to bolster the firm's Commercial Due Diligence (CDD) practice across the United States. Both Holland and Pearsons transition from Bain & Company, where they held the role of partners, bringing with them nearly two decades of combined experience in commercial strategy, growth acceleration, and diligence execution across various sectors.

The expansion of A&M’s CDD capabilities is designed to enhance the firm's support for both private equity and corporate clients, covering the entire deal lifecycle—from initial underwriting to value creation and realization. With this formidable team leading the charge, A&M positions itself to deliver insights that are not just traditional but also deeply integrated, encouraging a seamless connection between pre-deal evaluations and post-acquisition performance enhancement.

Tony Alvarez II, co-founder of A&M, articulated the firm’s commitment to providing clients with integrated, digitally-enabled perspectives that merge strategic planning with execution. He stated, "Our clients need integrated, digitally enabled perspectives that seamlessly connect strategy to execution. Expanding our commercial due diligence capabilities strengthens our globally integrated platform, combining deep commercial insight with operational expertise to help clients identify and realize opportunities more quickly."

Nick Alvarez, Managing Director and National Practice Leader of A&M's Private Equity Performance Improvement (PEPI), further elaborated on the necessity of precise value creation for investors. He noted the urgent need for aligning value creation strategies with execution right from the beginning. This newly augmented CDD practice enables A&M to strengthen its offerings in identifying, quantifying, and activating essential value creation levers, thus facilitating optimal investment outcomes.

Holland expressed optimism about the future of commercial diligence in investment decisions, emphasizing the opportunity for sharper insights, greater speed, and clearer pathways to value creation. With the advancements in AI and digital technology, she believes that A&M is at the forefront of creating a revolutionary product that will empower clients to make confident decisions.

Liz Pearsons echoed similar sentiments regarding A&M's unique position in the market. She highlighted the firm’s reputation for effective execution combined with its deep integration with performance improvement teams, stating, "The firm's ability to bridge diligence and execution is unique in the market—and we intend to embed that DNA not only into our new CDD offering but also into a fully integrated diligence approach that surfaces value creation opportunities from day minus one."

Founded in 1983, A&M is renowned for delivering actionable insights and practical solutions across various industries, helping clients navigate challenges and seize opportunities throughout their growth trajectories. The appointed directors’ expertise and commitment are expected to further enhance A&M's ability to meet the complex needs of its diverse clientele across the competitive landscape of commercial due diligence.

By focusing on integrated diligence that spans commercial, financial, tax, IT, HR, operational, insurance, and digital aspects, A&M empowers its investors to optimize their strategies confidently while turning diligence insights into tangible value. This comprehensive approach not only positions A&M as a formidable player in the domain of due diligence but sets the stage for future industry innovations that could redefine how commercial insights interact with broader investment strategies.