Brendan J. Keating serves as Chief Accounting Officer at FTI Consulting, Inc., a global business advisory firm, where he oversees all aspects of the company's accounting operations, including financial reporting, technical accounting, internal controls, and compliance with SEC regulations. Joining FTI in April 2021 as Senior Vice President and Controller, he was promoted to his current role in 2023, bringing more than 20 years of progressive finance and accounting leadership to support the firm's complex global operations and drive financial excellence. Prior to FTI, Keating was Vice President and Controller at WPP plc, the world's largest advertising and communications company, where he managed accounting for multiple subsidiaries, implemented financial system enhancements, and ensured robust reporting across international jurisdictions. Earlier in his career, he spent over a decade at Deloitte & Touche LLP as a Senior Manager in the audit practice, serving public company clients in industries such as media, technology, and consumer products, honing his expertise in GAAP, IFRS, and Sarbanes-Oxley compliance. A Certified Public Accountant, Keating holds a Bachelor of Science in Accountancy from DePaul University. His achievements include leading transformative projects in financial close processes and ERP implementations, contributing to operational efficiencies and accurate disclosures that have bolstered FTI Consulting's reputation for transparency and strategic financial management.