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J.S. Held Elevates Stephanie Giammarco to Senior Executive VP

J.S. Held, a prominent global consulting firm, recently announced the appointment of Stephanie Giammarco, CPA, CFE, CEDS, as the Senior Executive Vice President. In her new role, she will lead a dynamic team comprised of over 500 multi-disciplinary experts. Reporting directly to CEO Lee Spirer, Giammarco will be an integral part of the company's leadership team.

With more than 25 years of extensive experience, Giammarco has cultivated a well-earned reputation for building strategically aligned and integrated teams at top-tier global accounting and consulting firms. "Being part of a truly global firm that operates seamlessly and collectively in service of our clients is amazing," said Giammarco, expressing her enthusiasm about joining J.S. Held.

Focus on Innovative Professional Services

Giammarco is recognized as a transformative leader who effectively employs cutting-edge technologies, including artificial intelligence, data analytics, and cloud solutions, to modernize the professional services landscape. Her expertise shines at the intersection of finance, forensic investigations, and innovative technology-based solutions. Over the course of her career, she has successfully led teams addressing high-stakes financial inquiries, tackling complex data environments, and implementing innovative methodologies to counter corporate fraud, asset misappropriation, and intricate litigation disputes.

Beginning her journey in litigation consulting, Giammarco has since advised a diverse clientele ranging from multinational corporations to public sector entities on critical matters including financial crimes, fraud detection, compliance issues, and electronic discovery. Her strategic foresight and collaborative leadership style have resulted in consistently effective outcomes while nurturing an environment for professionals to thrive and grow.

Leadership Support from J.S. Held's Management

Lee Spirer, CEO of J.S. Held, lauded Giammarco's energetic and disruptive leadership approach, emphasizing her focus on developing innovative and integrated services that deliver significant value to clients. "Her addition to the firm is closely aligned with an important facet of our strategy aimed at attracting high-caliber talent and providing diverse and differentiated opportunities within the legal sector," noted Spirer. He highlighted Giammarco's proven ability to foster growth through organic expansion and M&A, making her an ideal fit for J.S. Held’s growth-oriented culture.

Giammarco joins other division leaders, Jim Stanilious and Paul Banks, who manage multi-disciplinary teams of technical, scientific, financial, and strategic experts. Together, they provide consultancy services to insurance professionals, legal advisors, executives, risk managers from corporations, governmental agencies, and investors. J.S. Held is committed to assisting clients navigate complex issues and mitigate global risks.

About J.S. Held

J.S. Held is an internationally recognized consulting firm that integrates technical, scientific, financial, and strategic expertise to support clients aiming to create value and minimize risk. Our professionals serve as trusted advisors to organizations facing vital challenges that demand urgent attention and require unwavering integrity, proven experience, clear analysis, and an understanding of both tangible and intangible assets.

With a comprehensive range of services, products, and data, we empower clients to manage complex, contentious, and often catastrophic situations effectively. More than 1,500 experts service organizations across six continents, including 84% of the Global 200 law firms, 75% of Forbes' Top 20 insurance companies, and 71% of Fortune 100 companies.

According to Verdantix's 2025 report, J.S. Held is highlighted among the leading firms in the Enterprise Risk Management consulting sector, showcasing its capabilities and dynamism.

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