Cynthia Romano

CTP, Senior Managing Director, FTI Consulting, Inc.

Cynthia Romano specializes in transformations, transactions, and turnarounds that enhance liquidity, profitability and enterprise value. Whether innovating, in need of a tune-up, or in significant distress, Cynthia has helped companies in healthcare, real estate, technology, professional services, manufacturing, energy, and not-for-profit transform their bottom line. Using proven techniques in financial restructuring and operational transformation, her work has historically created an ROI of 10x within 24 months.

She is a well-known market leader with numerous awards for outstanding work including the Smart CEO Brava Award honoring top female CEOs, TMA Global Mid-Size Company Turnaround of the Year, and M&A Atlas Transaction of the Year.  Her body of work and contributions to industry, community, and women’s development earned her a place on ABF Journal’s list of “Top Women in Asset Based Lending” and Crain’s New York annual list of “Notable Women in Accounting and Consulting.” In addition to numerous board seats, panels, and publications, she is regularly quoted in industry publications and major news outlets, is a TMA Certified Turnaround Professional, and holds degrees from Brown University and MIT.