Kroll, a leading independent provider of financial and risk advisory solutions, has appointed Fred Crawford as executive chairman, effective 18 May 2026.
Crawford will work alongside CEO Jacob Silverman and outgoing executive chairman Noah Gottdiener, who will transition to the newly created role of founding chairman and remain engaged in shaping the firm’s long-term strategy and operations.
Crawford’s remit will span commercial culture, talent development and long-term succession planning, with a view to accelerating Kroll’s growth trajectory and strengthening its client relationships on a global scale.
Crawford brings decades of leadership experience across professional services, having held senior positions at Computer Sciences Corporation (now DXC Technology), Ernst & Young, Capgemini and AlixPartners.
He served as CEO of AlixPartners between 2008 and 2015, a period marked by considerable international expansion and shareholder value creation, before continuing as senior vice chair until 2021 and remaining on its board until his departure to join Kroll. He currently serves on the boards of Phaidon International and Solomon Partners.
Kroll is an independent advisory firm with a workforce of more than 6,500 professionals globally. With a history spanning nearly 100 years, the firm provides services across risk, governance, transactions and valuation.
Kroll CEO Jacob Silverman said, “Over the past two decades, Kroll has undergone significant transformation to drive growth and value creation. This has been achieved, in part, by executing and integrating over forty acquisitions and onboarding thousands of new hires, while also deepening client relationships, expanding into new geographies, and playing a significant role in market-shaping trends.
“With this strong foundation in place, we see an opportunity to further accelerate our growth. We are confident Fred is the ideal addition to support building an even stronger Kroll, focused on expansion, maximizing long-term value creation, and further enhancing our partnerships with our clients.”
Kroll incoming executive chairman Fred Crawford said, “When companies face material threats – across areas such as financial and operational risk, cybersecurity, regulatory and compliance matters – and need to make informed decisions, they call Kroll.
“Kroll has built an exceptional global platform as a trusted advisor for the most complex challenges, and I look forward to partnering with Jake, Noah, and the full Board and leadership team to deliver even greater value for clients around the world.”
Kroll founding chairman Noah Gottdiener said, “Fred’s appointment represents the company’s evolution and the opportunities ahead. He is a trusted advisor with a track record of successful client-facing business development, including expanding commercial capabilities and strengthening client relationships, which all of our stakeholders will benefit from. I’m proud of what we’ve built and look forward to continuing to support the company in my role as Founding Chairman
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