Blaisdell is part of the firm’s global financial communications and special situations practice. His role includes advising on financial communications, investor relations, stakeholder engagement, government affairs, as well as crisis and reputation management, primarily for clients in financial services and alternative investments.
He will also support the firm’s capabilities in private markets and event-driven situations, including transactions, restructurings, litigation and crisis communications.
Blaisdell said he looks forward to working with regional and global leadership teams to advise clients during periods of transformation and crisis.
Tom Evrard, Senior Managing Director and Head of Southeast Asia Strategic Communications at FTI Consulting, said Blaisdell’s experience in financial communications and special situations will support the firm’s advisory capabilities across the region.
Prior to rejoining FTI Consulting, Blaisdell was with Sandpiper, where he served as financial practice lead for APAC. He had earlier spent two years at FTI Consulting as Managing Director, working across financial communications and special situations, including investor relations, M&A, restructuring and shareholder activism.
His experience also spans roles across investment research, journalism and private wealth management in Europe and Asia Pacific.
