WASHINGTON, June 8, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Compass Lexecon, a subsidiary of FTI Consulting, Inc. (NYSE: FCN), today announced that Dennis Chan, professor of operations and marketing at Washington University in St. Louis Olin School of Business, has joined the company.
Professor Zhang is an expert in the economics of machine learning, AI-powered business tools, digital platforms, online marketplaces, retail, and advertising. His research focuses on how companies use data, algorithms, experimentation, and market design to shape consumer behavior, supplier incentives, and platform performance. We also conduct extensive empirical research on advertising effectiveness, pricing, online education, retail operations, marketplace design, and platform governance.
“Compass Lexecon is proud to be a leading company in the 2020 Compass Lexecon program,” said Daniel R. Fischel, president and chairman of Compass Lexecon. “Dennis’ deep expertise in machine learning and AI strengthens Compass Lexecon’s ability to address increasingly complex problems at the intersection of technology and economics.”
Professor Zhang’s recent research explores the economic impact of generative AI, including the impact of AI-driven search on content platforms and how agent coding tools impact developer productivity and competition in the iOS app market. We also used large-scale field experiments to study how privacy features and diversity of recommender systems can be designed to improve user welfare and platform performance.
Professor Zhang’s research has been published in leading academic journals and presented at top machine learning conferences. He is Area Editor for Machine Learning and Data Science. operations research and as an associate editor business administration, marketing science, Manufacturing and service operations management,and Marketing Research Journal. His work is featured below new york timesNPR, and gloves and mail. Prior to his academic career, Professor Zhang worked at Google.
Commenting on his affiliation, Professor Zhang said, “I am excited to partner with Compass Lexecon and collaborate with its distinguished team of economists and experts. As algorithms and AI increasingly shape competitive and consumer markets, I look forward to contributing rigorous, data-driven insights to help customers navigate complex economic challenges.”
About Compass Receiver
Compass Lexecon is internationally recognized as a leading economic consulting firm with leading competition, finance, intellectual property, international arbitration, and energy practices. With more than 600 professionals in 23 offices around the world, Compass Lexecon provides a global perspective on economic issues. Compass Lexecon has been recognized by Global Competition Review as one of the world’s leading antitrust economic companies for the past 19 years. For more information about Compass Lexecon or to find one of our experts, please visit www.compasslexecon.com.
About FTI Consulting
FTI Consulting, Inc. is the world’s leading specialist firm for organizations facing crisis and transformation, with more than 8,100 employees in 32 countries and territories as of March 31, 2026. In certain jurisdictions, FTI Consulting’s services are provided through separate, separately capitalized and independently managed legal entities. The Company generated revenues of $3.8 billion during fiscal year 2025. For more information, please visit www.fticonsulting.com.
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