Jacqueline Bataille joins McCourt Global as Director, Taxation

NEW YORK, Aug. 31, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- McCourt Global (MG), a leader in building value through entrepreneurial, strategic, and philanthropic investments, today announced that Jacqueline Bataille has joined the firm as Director, Taxation. Based in MG's headquarters in New York City, Bataille will serve as the lead tax resource and strategist for the firm and its related entities.

Previously, Bataille was a Tax Manager at FTI Consulting in their Real Estate and Infrastructure Solutions Group where her primary focus was on tax consulting and compliance for real estate opportunity funds, real estate owners and operators, and investors.  Additionally, her background includes working with high net worth individuals and their associated entities, including family investment partnerships, trusts, and private foundations.

"I am very pleased to welcome Jacqueline to McCourt Global as a member of the core leadership team," said Brent Taravella, Managing Director, CFO, and COO at McCourt Global. "Jacqueline's background and expertise in complex tax situations are ideally-suited for her new role at McCourt Global and our rapidly growing business."

Prior to FTI Consulting, Bataille served as a Tax Associate with PricewaterhouseCoopers, LLP, and before that as an Assurance Associate with KPMG, LLP.  Bataille graduated Cum Laude with a BBA in Accounting from Baruch College's Zicklin School of business.  She is also a Certified Public Accountant.

About McCourt Global

McCourt Global (MG) is a leader in building value through entrepreneurial, strategic, and philanthropic investments. With roots dating back to 1893, MG was founded by real estate developer and philanthropist Frank H. McCourt, Jr. MG's principal business units include: MG Properties, its real estate investment and development arm with current projects in New York City, London, Miami, and Austin; MG Capital, the global investment solutions unit that recently launched specialty finance firm MGG Investment Group; and MG Sports & Media, whose businesses include the LA Marathon and Global Champions Tour, the premier global show jumping series. MG is headquartered in New York City, with offices in Los Angeles and London. Additional information can be found at mg.com.

SOURCE McCourt Global