AlixPartners hires managing director for Shanghai office
AlixPartners, an advisory firm specializing in turnaround deals, has expanded its Greater China practice with the appointment of Ford Motor Company's Stephen Dyer (pictured) as a managing director in Shanghai.
It brings the number of directors in the Shanghai office to seven. Dyer, who specializes in transportation, will focus on supporting multinational and Chinese companies on developing growth strategies...
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