The practice crosses first-year milestone as it welcomes chemicals industry and operational leader John Arp as Managing Director

New York, June 4, 2025 – Leading global professional services firm Alvarez & Marsal’s (A&M’s) Corporate Transactions Group (CTG) in the U.S. announces the appointment of John Arp as a Managing Director as the practice crosses its first-year milestone. Based in Atlanta, Mr. Arp specializes in M&A strategy, operational due diligence and deal execution and boasts sought-after expertise in the agriculture inputs, industrial and chemical industries. In this new role, he further cements CTG’s operational and diligence capabilities, driving efficiency and delivering impactful results across key industry verticals.

Mr. Arp brings over 25 years of operations, commercial, corporate strategy and M&A experience in both industry and deal advisory consulting to his role. Mr. Arp has spent his career focused on the chemicals and agricultural industry verticals, most recently serving as the Head of KPMG’s U.S. Chemicals & Materials Industry team. In this role, he helped build the practice from its infancy, focusing on full lifecycle deal advisement and execution for small to large multinational corporate clients. Prior to joining KPMG, Mr. Arp worked for BASF, the world’s largest chemical production company, where he served on the leadership team of a global business startup in the agriculture division and was responsible for strategy implementation and corporate development.

As CTG crosses its first-year anniversary as a practice, Mr. Arp’s appointment is emblematic of its continued strategy to invest in senior transaction leaders who deepen the firm’s sector expertise and operational prowess.

Managing Director and Global Practice Leader Paul Aversano, who heads the firm’s Global Transaction Advisory Group (Global TAG) and maintains oversight of CTG, stated, “When we launched CTG in the U.S. a year ago, our objective was simple: build a better solution for corporate clients. Since then, the corporate transactions arena remains ripe with opportunity while growing in complexity amidst continued market uncertainty. The demand for a unique service provider like CTG, with A&M’s globally integrated platform at its foundation, grows with it. As we continue to scale CTG with strategic assertiveness, bringing aboard senior market leaders like John — who share our unwavering commitment to unlocking value for clients — is crucial to cementing our position as the preferred service alternative for corporate and strategic clients.”

Preston Parker, Managing Director and U.S. CTG Practice Leader, stated, “As CTG marks its one-year anniversary, John’s leadership adds the chemicals and industrial capabilities depth that clients are looking for. His perspective on deals, ability to lead cross-functional teams and use of best practices supports the delivery of results that clients demand. Clients trust in A&M’s sector experience, operational know-how and M&A mastery to capitalize on opportunities with speed and precision. John’s joining extends our ability to do just that.”

Mr. Arp commented, “A&M’s entrepreneurial culture, ability to flex across strategy and execution and freedom from audit conflicts positions the firm as a market leader for corporate M&A. Inconsistent M&A strategy, poor execution and cross-functional disconnects can greatly impact accretive value in transactions. CTG’s model is structured to close those gaps, mitigate risks and maximize value. A&M’s commitment to acting with urgency for making an impact aligns with my approach to supporting clients.”

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