Steve Morris

Responsible for development and leadership of physical asset-related Management Consulting and Technology Enablement solutions with FTI's Construction, Projects and Assets Advisory and Transformation practice. Lead global Asset Management and Operations performance improvement projects to assist clients in optimizing value capture from physical assets. Significant expertise in: - Asset Management Strategy and Planning - Asset Management and Work Management Process Improvement - Asset Analytics and Lifecycle Modeling - Capital Planning and Execution - Operational Readiness - MRO Optimization - EAM/APM/AIP System Assessment and Improvement

Responsible for selling and delivering consulting projects to clients, as well as building and maintaining client relations. Oversee and lead consulting engagements for North American electric and gas utilities mainly in the domains of Asset Management and Performance Improvement. Created and led company’s client-sponsored best practices and benchmarking studies solution line.

Successfully created and managed an independent company providing analysis and guidance to executives on the key issues facing the energy industry. Developed and implemented business plan for company formation. Created marketing strategy to build brand awareness and sell products through print advertising, direct mail, online marketing, and third-party distribution. Served as Editor-in-Chief in developing and overseeing production of products. Represented company to partners, customers, and journalists in responding to inquiries, developing ventures, and negotiating contracts. Managed all administrative aspects of company including personnel, facility, and legal issues.

Performed business development activity by opening up new and expanding existing client accounts. Developed and managed new practice area and built brand awareness among customer base. Managed client relationships and oversaw delivery of consulting projects. Performed multiple consulting assignments for clients in the electric, gas, and water utility industries focusing mainly on strategic planning, corporate governance, organizational design, business development, and marketing. Designed internal programs for recruiting, training, and mentoring new consultants. Built firm and personal reputation through speaking engagements and articles.

Managed project teams and interfaced with internal customers and external vendors to define and implement new products, product enhancements, and infrastructure changes. Developed new product development process and tools in response to increase in business complexity and decrease in available resources. Developed business cases to support entry into new markets. Presented business decisions and financing concerns to senior management along with alternative courses of action and recommendations.

Led consulting teams which interfaced with clients to define and determine ways of meeting business requirements. Drafted responses to RFPs for client engagements. Worked with line and staff managers in planning strategic direction of, enhancements to, and maintenance of mission critical processes. Supervised design and implementation of integrated systems and processes to satisfy customer needs. Established and maintained good client relationships during periods of sensitive and stressful organizational change.