Mr. Giessler brings more than two decades of hospital and provider operations experience, specializing in operational turnarounds, cost take-outs, and strategic transformations.

NEW YORK, April 9, 2024 -- Leading global professional services firm Alvarez & Marsal’s (A&M) Health Industry Group announced the appointment of Brian Giessler as a Managing Director within its Health Systems practice. The addition of Mr. Giessler extends A&M’s ability to advise clients in the areas of governance, supply chain, perioperative services and ambulatory strategy.

Mr. Giessler has successfully led multidisciplinary teams focused on strategic growth, revenue enhancement, cost reduction and operational improvement, yielding more than $100 million in net improvements in his previous roles. His experience spans academic medical centers, community hospitals, large health systems, private equity and joint venture organizations, and includes startup, turnaround, and rapid phases of growth transformation engagements.

Chris George, Managing Director and Head of A&M’s Health Systems practice, said, “Brian’s expertise and in-depth knowledge of the healthcare landscape will help clients navigate challenges and capitalize on opportunities. His approach aligns with A&M’s heritage of driving organizational transformation. As we continue to accelerate the growth of our health system practice, Brian will immediately help clients with practical solutions to operational challenges, improve supply chain efficiency and meet growth objectives in today’s disruptive, difficult operating environment.”

Prior to joining A&M, Mr. Giessler served as the Chief Commercial Officer of triValence, leading product development and go-to-market strategy for the healthcare supply chain and technology startup.  In that role he focused on solving complex healthcare supply chain issues with innovative technology and actionable data insights. Previously, he served as Health System VP and Chief Administrative Officer of ambulatory surgery centers and led system-wide perioperative optimization improvement efforts for Johns Hopkins Health System in Baltimore, MD. Mr. Giessler has also served as the Senior Vice President of operations and business services for Sovereign Healthcare and has also served in various roles as a surgical service business, clinical labor productivity and budget leader.

Martin McGahan,  Head of A&M’s Healthcare Industry Group, said, “Brian’s experience leading healthcare organizational transformations gives our team a significant asset to help our hospital and health system clients drive change through strategic cost of care management and ambulatory growth amidst a shifting regulatory terrain and tumultuous economy. His results-oriented mindset dovetails with A&M's senior leader boots-on-the-ground approach for driving transformative action."

Mr. Giessler earned a BBA from Bryant College, an MBA from the University of Phoenix and a master’s degree in legal studies, healthcare and compliance and transaction law from The University of Oklahoma.

About Alvarez & Marsal

Companies, investors and government entities around the world turn to Alvarez & Marsal (A&M) for leadership, action and results. Privately held since its founding in 1983, A&M is a leading global professional services firm that provides advisory, business performance improvement and turnaround management services. When conventional approaches are not enough to create transformation and drive change, clients seek our deep expertise and ability to deliver practical solutions to their unique problems. 

With over 9,000 people providing services across six continents, we deliver tangible results for corporates, boards, private equity firms, law firms and government agencies facing complex challenges. Our senior leaders, and their teams, leverage A&M’s restructuring heritage to help companies act decisively, catapult growth and accelerate results. We are experienced operators, world-class consultants, former regulators and industry authorities with a shared commitment to telling clients what’s really needed for turning change into a strategic business asset, managing risk and unlocking value at every stage of growth. 

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