Ficca brings over 36 years of experience in forensic accounting and litigation consulting. He has held several executive management positions, leading large consulting groups specializing in economic, forensic and investigative services.
Ficca has testified in jury trials and bench trials in multiple court jurisdictions and at various arbitration venues, both domestically and internationally. His expert engagements have included real estate and construction disputes, mergers and acquisitions disputes, government enforcement actions, insurance disputes, complex fraud investigations and other commercial contract disputes. He has worked for clients across multiple industries, including energy, transportation, manufacturing, high-tech, health care and life sciences, financial services, military defense, leisure and entertainment sectors.
As Regional CEO for the Americas, Ficca will oversee operations, deepen and strengthen client relationships, and drive sustainable growth across the region. His proven leadership in managing diverse teams and ensuring excellent service delivery to support clients positions him perfectly to lead HKA’s Americas business into its next phase of success.
“I am thrilled to join HKA and lead the Americas team to drive value for our clients,” said Ficca. “I look forward to working with the many leading experts, consultants, and advisors across the region at such an exciting time. HKA’s reputation for excellence, innovation, and delivering trusted solutions makes this an incredible opportunity to support our clients’ needs.”
Ficca succeeds Frank Giunta, who successfully led the Americas region over several decades, achieving many accomplishments and significant growth. Giunta will step into the role of Senior Advisor for the Global Construction Practice, reporting to Partner and CEO Renny Borhan. HKA thanked Giunta for his outstanding contributions and leadership, which have been pivotal in strengthening relationships with clients across the region and building on the firm’s position in the Americas.
Ficca has been widely recognized for his expertise and leadership, including his acknowledgment as a Lexology Index Thought Leader. The leading legal research platform has selected him for seven disciplines: Arbitration, Construction, Consulting – Quantum, Delay and Technical, Consulting – Financial Advisory and Valuation, Forensic Accountants, Investigations and Firm Management.
“We are delighted to welcome Paul Ficca to the HKA leadership team,” said Borhan. “Paul’s client-focused approach, extensive expertise, and proven ability to navigate complex challenges make him the ideal leader for our Americas region. His track record of building high-performing teams and delivering strategic growth will be instrumental as we continue to expand our service offerings and strengthen our relationships with clients across the region.”
Borhan continued, “I would also like to express my deepest gratitude to Frank Giunta for his exceptional leadership and dedication to HKA over the years. Frank’s contributions have been instrumental in building a strong foundation for our Americas business, and we wish him all the best as he transitions into his new role.”
Prior to joining HKA, Ficca was the Global Segment Leader for Forensic and Litigation Consulting at FTI Consulting.
Ficca holds a BA in Business Administration (Accounting) from the University of Washington. He is a Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Certified Management Accountant (CMA), Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE), and Certified in Financial Forensics (CFF). He is an active member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA), Washington Society of Certified Public Accountants (WSCPA), Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (ACFE), and Institute of Management Accountants (IMA).
SOURCE: HKA
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