Sabine Bennett Appointed Senior Managing Director at FTI Healthcare Australia

SYDNEY, Australia — On July 29, 2025, FTI Consulting, Inc. (NYSE: FCN) announced the appointment of Sabine Bennett as a Senior Managing Director within its Australian Healthcare and Human Services practice. Based in Sydney, Ms. Bennett brings over 16 years of experience in managing large-scale, technology-enabled transformation programs for clients in health, aged care, and life sciences sectors.

In her new role at FTI Consulting, Ms. Bennett is expected to leverage her extensive sector knowledge to assist clients in strategizing, designing, and implementing digital solutions aimed at enhancing both patient and clinician experiences. She will collaborate closely with organizations to ensure the effective embedding of these solutions, thereby unlocking their full value. Nathan Schlesinger, the leader of the Healthcare & Human Services practice in Australia at FTI Consulting, remarked, "Sabine has an excellent track record of working with organizations to create seamless digital experiences for consumers, providers, and regulators. Her strength lies in driving strategy to execution, delivering the right outcomes by putting people at the center while creating value for organizations."

The Healthcare and Human Services practice was launched in January 2025 and focuses on critical industry agendas such as sector reform and sustainability, digital transformation, and productivity enhancement. The addition of Ms. Bennett is part of a broader strategy to build an industry-oriented capability that complements FTI Consulting's existing services, which include policy and economics, cybersecurity, financial sustainability, restructuring, and risk management.

In her statement regarding her appointment, Ms. Bennett acknowledged the ambitions of Australian organizations in the realms of digital innovation and artificial intelligence, while also highlighting the challenges associated with execution. "I am excited to be scaling a practice with the skills and expertise our country needs to lead and support organizations through this. I can’t wait to collaborate with my new colleagues as we work with health services and agencies to design and deliver digital solutions that work for patients, clinicians, and communities," she stated.

Prior to joining FTI Consulting, Ms. Bennett served as a Partner and Digital Health Leader at a prominent Big Four firm in Australia. She also held a position at NTT DATA Business Solutions, an IT services and consulting firm, where she honed her skills in digital health transformation.

FTI Consulting is recognized as a leading global expert firm that assists organizations facing crises and transformations. As of June 30, 2025, the firm employed over 7,900 individuals across 32 countries and generated revenues of approximately $3.70 billion during the fiscal year 2024. For more information about FTI Consulting and its services, visit www.fticonsulting.com.

This appointment comes at a crucial time as the healthcare sector in Australia continues to evolve amid increasing demands for digital solutions and services. The integration of technology in healthcare not only aims to improve patient outcomes but also to enhance operational efficiencies and regulatory compliance, which are vital in the current landscape of healthcare services. Experts emphasize that successful digital transformation requires aligning technology with the needs of all stakeholders involved, including patients, healthcare providers, and regulatory bodies.

The future of healthcare in Australia may hinge on the ability of firms like FTI Consulting to deliver on these ambitious digital strategies, especially as the sector grapples with challenges posed by an aging population and rising healthcare costs. As organizations navigate this complex environment, the role of leaders like Sabine Bennett will be critical in ensuring that technology is effectively harnessed to meet these challenges head-on.