Paul Ficca appointed as HKA's Regional CEO for the Americas

LONDON and PHILADELPHIA, Jan. 6, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- HKA, a leading global consultancy in risk mitigation, dispute resolution, expert witness, and litigation support services, is delighted to announce the appointment of Paul Ficca as its new Regional CEO for the Americas.

Paul brings over 36 years of experience in forensic accounting and litigation consulting. He has held several executive management positions, leading large consulting groups specializing in economic, forensic, and investigative services.

Paul has testified in jury trials and bench trials in multiple court jurisdictions and at various arbitration venues, both domestically and internationally. His expert engagements have included real estate and construction disputes, mergers and acquisitions disputes, government enforcement actions, insurance disputes, complex fraud investigations, and other commercial contract disputes. He has worked for clients across multiple industries, including energy, transportation, manufacturing, high-tech, healthcare and life sciences, financial services, military defense, leisure, and entertainment sectors.

As Regional CEO for the Americas, Paul will oversee operations, deepen and strengthen client relationships, and drive sustainable growth across the region. His proven leadership in managing diverse teams and ensuring excellent service delivery to support clients positions him perfectly to lead HKA's Americas business into its next phase of success.

Paul succeeds Frank Giunta, who successfully led the Americas region over several decades, achieving many accomplishments and significant growth. Frank will now step into the role of Senior Advisor for the Global Construction Practice, reporting to Partner and CEO Renny Borhan. HKA thanks Frank for his outstanding contributions and leadership, which have been pivotal in strengthening relationships with clients across the region and building on the firm's position in the Americas.

Paul has been widely recognized for his expertise and leadership, including his acknowledgment as a Lexology Index Thought Leader. The leading legal research platform has selected him for seven disciplines: Arbitration, Construction, Consulting - Quantum, Delay and Technical, Consulting - Financial Advisory and Valuation, Forensic Accountants, Investigations, and Firm Management.

"I am thrilled to join HKA and lead the Americas team to drive value for our clients. I look forward to working with the many leading experts, consultants, and advisors across the region at such an exciting time," Paul Ficca said. "HKA's reputation for excellence, innovation, and delivering trusted solutions makes this an incredible opportunity to support our clients' needs."

Renny Borhan, Partner and CEO of HKA, added, "We are delighted to welcome Paul Ficca to the HKA leadership team. Paul's client-focused approach, extensive expertise, and proven ability to navigate complex challenges make him the ideal leader for our Americas region. His track record of building high-performing teams and delivering strategic growth will be instrumental as we continue to expand our service offerings and strengthen our relationships with clients across the region.

"I would also like to express my deepest gratitude to Frank Giunta for his exceptional leadership and dedication to HKA over the years. Frank's contributions have been instrumental in building a strong foundation for our Americas business, and we wish him all the best as he transitions into his new role."

Prior to joining HKA, Paul was the Global Segment Leader for Forensic and Litigation Consulting at FTI Consulting.

Paul holds a BA in Business Administration (Accounting) from the University of Washington. He is a Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Certified Management Accountant (CMA), Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE), and Certified in Financial Forensics (CFF). He is an active member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA), Washington Society of Certified Public Accountants (WSCPA), Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (ACFE), and Institute of Management Accountants (IMA).

ABOUT HKA

HKA is the leading global consultancy in risk mitigation, dispute resolution, expert witness, and litigation support services.

HKA brings a proud record of excellent service and high achievement to bear on today's challenges. As trusted independent consultants, experts, and advisors, we help clients manage disputes, risk, and uncertainty on complex contracts and challenging projects. Our advice is impartial, incisive, and authoritative.

We work with government agencies, local authorities, contractors, legal firms, and other professional service providers, as well as owners and operators, financial institutions, and insurers. HKA's global portfolio includes some of the world's largest and most prestigious commissions across a wide range of industries.

HKA has in excess of 1,000 experts, consultants, and advisors across 45+ offices in 17 countries with the skills and experience that are essential to get to the heart of even the most complex issues.

For more information about HKA, visit hka.com and connect with us on LinkedIn, X (formerly Twitter, @HKAGlobal), and Facebook.

Media contact

SOURCE HKA Global