Sydney, Australia – Risk and financial advisory solutions firm Kroll has recently announced the appointment of Jon Rowell as the company’s new head of Asia Pacific to oversee its overall strategy and vision for the region. This role also encompasses spearheading commercial and client growth initiatives in the APAC market.
As the new head for APAC, Jon brings over 30 years of experience in advising clients on business, valuation, and accounting-related issues across the APAC region, the Caribbean, and Europe.
In his most recent role, Jon served as head of Asia and Caribbean for FTI Consulting, where he led the forensic and litigation consulting business in Asia. He was responsible for driving growth and strategy and led some of its most high-profile and largest investigations and disputes.
Before joining FTI Consulting, Jon was also a partner at McGrathNicol, a specialist advisory and restructuring firm in Australia and New Zealand, where he co-founded and led the forensic business.
Commenting about the initiative, Jacob Silverman, chief executive officer at Kroll, said, “For many years, we have been a trusted partner to organisations throughout the Asia-Pacific region. This appointment highlights our unwavering commitment to the region and the opportunities for growth that lie ahead. Our goal remains to help clients with building, protecting, and maximising value.”
“We are thrilled to have Jon join Kroll, and I look forward to working with him as we broaden our presence in the APAC region,” added Jacob.
Also expressing his enthusiasm for the appointment, Rowell said, “Kroll’s global reputation for innovation, excellence, and client success is unparalleled, and I am eager to contribute to this legacy by joining the firm’s expansive network. Our objective is to extend our reach and enhance our risk and financial advisory services within the local market.”
“Together with Kroll’s APAC and global leadership, I am intently focused on partnering with our clients to achieve the best outcomes for their business. I look forward to building on Kroll’s continued success in the APAC region,” he added.
