Zack Shah Joins Alvarez & Marsal

Alvarez & Marsal enhances education and edtech capabilities appointing Zack Shah as managing director in private equity performance improvement group & co-leader of education practice.

Michael Webb | July 16, 2025

Zack Shah, Managing Director, Private Equity Performance Improvement group, Alvarez & Marsal.

Global professional services firm Alvarez & Marsal has announced the appointment of Zack Shah as a Private Equity Performance Improvement (PEPI) group Managing Director co-leading its Education and Edtech Advisory practice alongside Managing Director Vadim Tsysin. Mr. Shah’s hire extends the depth and breadth of PEPI’s education and edtech capability in response to private equity (PE) and strategic investor demand for capitalizing on accelerating deal activity in this dynamic market.

Nick Alvarez, Managing Director and National Practice Leader of A&M’s PEPI group, commented, “The education sector is undergoing dramatic transformation, and increasing demand for the differentiated service delivery and hands-on expertise that is A&M’s hallmark. Zack’s appointment underscores PEPI’s strategic talent investments that help add and create value for clients. His industry experience, insights and deep sector network fosters our mission to help clients enhance their assets, de-risk their investments and prepare for successful exits.”

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