AlixPartners, a leading global consulting firm, has announced the appointment of David Garfield and Rob Hornby as Co-Chief Executive Officers, effective February 1, 2025. Both leaders, currently holding senior positions within the firm, were selected after an extensive evaluation of internal and external candidates.

David Garfield and Rob Hornby will take the helm from Simon Freakley, who has led AlixPartners as CEO since 2015. Simon will transition to the role of Executive Chairman.

During Simon’s tenure, AlixPartners experienced remarkable growth, establishing itself as a trusted advisor to global corporations, private equity firms, and law practices. The firm is widely recognized for its expertise in corporate transformations and high-impact consulting.

Commenting on the forthcoming leadership changes, Simon Freakley, Executive Chairman, said:

“As proud as I am of our firm’s achievements over the past nine years, I am equally energized about what lies ahead. As our clients regularly tell us, AlixPartners is uniquely qualified to help them capitalize on the opportunities and mitigate the challenges, arising from an increasingly disrupted business environment. I am delighted that David and Rob have taken on this role and I look forward to working with them as they lead the firm to even greater success.

David Garfield, incoming Co-Chief Executive, added:

“It’s an immense privilege to have been selected to lead our firm. AlixPartners is a special business, made up of brilliant people, who come together to deliver outstanding outcomes for our clients. Our firm’s success has always been built on combining respect, expertise and trust in everything that we do in pursuit of the best possible outcomes for our clients, and this is exactly how Rob and I will work together as we take on our new role.”

Rob Hornby, incoming Co-Chief Executive commented:

“David and I are inheriting an incredible platform for growth and innovation at an exciting time for both our firm and the industry we are a part of. It’s a sector in which we know we already stand out, but there is even more opportunity to do so ahead of us as we blend technological precision with best-in-class human insight. I’m very excited about what the next leg of the AlixPartners journey looks like and am honored to have been chosen to play my part in leading it.”