Alvarez & Marsal (A&M), a professional services firm, has expanded its Healthcare Industry Group by appointing Seth Ciabotti and Christopher Smedley as Managing Directors and Elizabeth Gonzales as Senior Director in its
Chris George, Managing Director and leader of A&M’s Health Systems practice, stated, “With financial discipline and strategic clarity more critical than ever for health systems, we’re energized by the opportunity to strengthen our team’s ability to partner with leaders in navigating these challenges and shaping a sustainable future.”
The three executives bring decades of combined experience in operational, financial, and management leadership, advising hospitals, health systems, and physician networks. Ciabotti previously served as CEO of MSU Health Care, Smedley as Chief Operating and Strategy Officer at GW Medicine, and Gonzales in a leadership role at Premier. With expertise spanning cost transformation, physician alignment, and performance improvement, the new hires strengthen A&M’s ability to guide healthcare organizations through financial distress and strategic transformation.