Ajay Sabherwal Departs FTI Consulting as CFO; Paul Linton Named Interim Successor

Ajay Sabherwal, who has served as Chief Financial Officer of FTI Consulting Inc., revealed his intention to step down from the role effective September 12, 2025, to pursue opportunities in a different sector outside the consulting industry. The leadership transition marks a significant moment for the consulting firm, which is actively searching for a permanent successor to the CFO position. To ensure continuity during this transition period, FTI Consulting tapped Paul Linton, the company’s Chief Strategy and Transformation Officer, to assume the interim CFO responsibilities.

Strategic Leadership Continuity

Paul Linton brings substantial credentials to the interim CFO position. Prior to joining FTI Consulting, Linton accumulated over 14 years of strategic expertise through his tenure as Partner and Managing Director at The Boston Consulting Group, where he specialized in operations, organizational development, and executing large-scale transformation initiatives. His professional journey began at Motorola Inc., where he worked as an Electrical Engineer focusing on microprocessor innovation for personal computing and architecting digital wireless infrastructure solutions.

Transition and Permanent Search

The company’s decision to transition Ajay Sabherwal’s responsibilities to Linton demonstrates FTI Consulting’s confidence in maintaining operational excellence during the search phase. While Linton manages the CFO function temporarily, FTI Consulting has initiated a comprehensive search to identify a permanent replacement who will guide the organization’s financial strategy going forward. The appointment structure allows for a seamless handoff of responsibilities while the firm evaluates qualified candidates for the permanent position.