Alvarez & Marsal Expands Commercial Due Diligence Practice with Three New Appointments
Alvarez & Marsal (A&M) has expanded its Commercial Due Diligence (CDD) practice by appointing three senior professionals to meet growing client demand. Greg Pope, Gonzalo Arana Santos, and Ola Bennerholm have joined the firm's Private Equity Performance Improvement group, enhancing A&M’s integrated approach that combines due diligence with execution support for private equity clients. The CDD team was launched in May 2026 by Jennifer Holland and Elizabeth Pearsons. Pope specializes in software and technology sectors, Arana Santos focuses on business services, while Bennerholm brings experience from the Asia-Pacific region to bolster U.S. market capabilities. The appointments aim to address evolving private equity needs for more agile and comprehensive due diligence beyond traditional assessments. A&M’s CDD practice has grown rapidly since its launch, now employing over 40 professionals operating at full capacity across sectors like consumer retail, healthcare, and health IT.
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