William Higgins

William Higgins is a seasoned professional in the field of risk management and investigations, currently serving as a Senior Consultant in the Global Risk & Investigations Practice at FTI Consulting. His tenure at FTI Consulting lasted from September 2019 to May 2021, during which he was involved in various high-stakes projects related to risk assessment and investigative consulting.12

Professional Background

Before joining FTI Consulting, Higgins held several significant positions:

• Senior Consultant at Fuld + Company from August 2018 to September 2019.
• Senior Associate and later an Associate at Veracity Worldwide, where he worked from April 2015 to May 2017.
• He started his career as an Analyst at Cortex Intelligence in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, from August 2013 to March 2015.12

Education

Higgins holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from INSEAD (2017-2018) and a Bachelor of Arts degree, graduating magna cum laude in International Politics & Economics from Middlebury College (2007-2011). He also studied at the Pontifícia Universidade Católica do Rio de Janeiro and the Université Denis Diderot (Paris VII), focusing on International Relations and International Economics, respectively.1

Skills and Languages

William Higgins is proficient in multiple languages, including:

• English (native)
• French (full professional proficiency)
• Portuguese (full professional proficiency)
• Spanish (professional working proficiency)
• Italian (limited working proficiency) .1

This diverse background equips him with a robust skill set for addressing complex challenges in global risk and investigations.