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Chris George Appointed as Global Head of Healthcare at Hilco Global

September 10, 2026 – Northbrook, IL: Hilco Global, a prominent subsidiary of ORIX Corporation USA, has officially announced the appointment of Chris George as the new Executive Director and Global Head of Healthcare for Hilco Global Professional Services. This pivotal role, which has just been established, will see George oversee the expansion and enhancement of the company’s healthcare practice.

With an impressive background spanning over 30 years in healthcare consulting and executive leadership, George's experience includes working across various sectors including academic, community, and for-profit health systems, as well as private equity-backed healthcare enterprises. His unique blend of operational expertise and strategic insight has garnered him recognition as a leader in addressing financial and operational challenges, ultimately leading to improved performance and sustainable enterprise value in healthcare settings.

As the global healthcare head, George will collaborate with firms across the Hilco Global spectrum, providing advice to healthcare organizations worldwide, which include both sponsor-backed and independent entities. His work will encompass a range of areas from healthcare services and technology to pharmaceuticals, life sciences, and academic medical centers, including physician groups. Furthermore, he will tie in partnerships with private equity firms, private credit providers, and investment banks to strategize the value creation for their invested assets.

David Kurtz, Vice Chairman of Hilco Global and Chief Executive Officer of Hilco Global Professional Services, commented on George’s appointment, noting that his pragmatic and results-oriented leadership makes him a vital addition to the Hilco team. Kurtz emphasized that George's expertise strengthens their commitment to serving healthcare organizations and investors, thereby cultivating new collaborative opportunities across the professional services platform.

Previously, George held the position of Managing Director and Head of the Health Systems Practice at Alvarez & Marsal. His extensive tenure at FTI Consulting included over 11 years where he successfully led healthcare performance improvements and transformation initiatives. His advising roles extended to private equity sponsors and their respective portfolio companies, focusing on performance enhancement, operational model optimization, and facilitating post-transaction integration.

In addition to his corporate roles, George pioneered Think First, a boutique advisory firm that dedicated itself to provider enterprise transformation before being acquired by FTI Consulting. This initiative further showcases his commitment to evolving healthcare practices.

Looking Ahead: Speaking about his new role, George remarked, “Hilco Global presents an exceptional combination of specialized expertise and a comprehensive professional services platform. I am looking forward to leveraging these strengths to build a differentiated healthcare offering and collaborating with colleagues across the organization to achieve meaningful, impactful results for healthcare organizations and investors.”

About Hilco Global: Based in Northbrook, Illinois, Hilco Global is a diversified financial services company that specializes in integrated professional services and capital solutions. Their mission focuses on helping clients maximize value and enhance performance in various sectors, spanning retail, commercial, industrial, real estate, and brand management. Although many of their clients face complex circumstances – whether they are healthy, stressed, or distressed – Hilco Global diligently collaborates to provide bespoke solutions tailored to individual needs. With a global workforce of over 810 professionals across four continents, the company is designed to tackle even the most intricate challenges in today’s evolving market.

For more information on their services, visit Hilco Global’s website.