Alvarez & Marsal (A&M), the global professional services firm, has recently expanded its Private Equity Performance Improvement (PEPI) practice by appointing two former partners from Bain & Company in the United States. This strategic move underscores A&M’s commitment to enhancing its private equity advisory capabilities.
In September 2025, A&M appointed Pierre de Raismes as a Managing Director in its PEPI practice, based in Paris. De Raismes, formerly a partner at Bain & Company, brings extensive experience in complex transactions and transformations within the financial services sector. His role focuses on leading the Private Equity Financial Services team across Europe, aiming to bolster the firm’s pre- and post-deal expertise. ([alvarezandmarsal.com](https://www.alvarezandmarsal.com/press-release/alvarez-marsal-hires-managing-director-to-lead-private-equity-financial-services-team-across-europe?utm_source=openai))
Similarly, in October 2025, A&M welcomed Simon Oertel as a Managing Director in its PEPI practice, stationed in Munich. Oertel, who previously served as a partner at EY-Parthenon and spent over a decade at Oliver Wyman, specializes in operational due diligence and performance improvement, particularly within the industrial sector. His appointment is intended to strengthen A&M’s operational due diligence offerings across the DACH region. ([consultancy.eu](https://www.consultancy.eu/news/12515/alvarez-marsal-hires-private-equity-expert-simon-oertel?utm_source=openai))
These hires are part of a broader trend at A&M to attract top talent from leading consulting firms to enhance its private equity services. For instance, in June 2025, the firm appointed Barry Gold as a Managing Director in its PEPI group, focusing on infrastructure offerings for private equity clients. Gold’s expertise integrates investment strategy, financial advisory, and performance improvement to drive value for private equity investments. ([alvarezandmarsal.com](https://www.alvarezandmarsal.com/press-release/alvarez-marsal-strengthens-its-infrastructure-offering-for-private-equity-appointing-barry-gold-as-managing-director?utm_source=openai))
Additionally, in January 2026, A&M appointed Sushank Agarwal as a Managing Director in its PEPI practice in London. Agarwal, formerly with BCG Inverto, specializes in procurement transformation and value creation programs for private equity firms and their portfolio companies. His role aims to strengthen A&M’s operational capabilities across Europe, focusing on procurement, supply chain resilience, and cost transformation. ([alvarezandmarsal.com](https://www.alvarezandmarsal.com/press-release/alvarez-and-marsal-appoints-sushank-agarwal-to-strengthen-procurement-capability-in-private-equity-performance-improvement-team?utm_source=openai))
These strategic appointments reflect A&M’s ongoing efforts to enhance its private equity advisory services by integrating seasoned professionals with diverse expertise, thereby providing comprehensive support to private equity clients throughout the investment lifecycle.