Both executives bring decades of leadership in restructuring, turnaround, and strategic advisory
HOUSTON, July 14, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Paladin Management, a middle-market advisory firm driving value creation through financial, strategic and operational consulting services, is pleased to announce the appointments of David Elkin and Minesh Patel as Managing Directors. Both Houston-based executives will enhance Paladin’s national client portfolio with their expertise in restructurings, financial advisory, and operational turnarounds.
“David and Minesh bring complementary experience and leadership to Paladin at a time when demand for sophisticated restructuring solutions is only accelerating,” said Scott Avila, Founder of Paladin. “Their ability to lead in dynamic, high-stakes environments and deliver measurable value aligns closely with our mission to help clients navigate transition with clarity, discipline, and long-term vision.”
David brings over two decades of driving measurable value creation through finance, restructuring, executive leadership, and operational excellence. As a seasoned executive and advisor, he specializes in unlocking operational improvements, managing liquidity under pressure, and building capable and scalable financial infrastructure. He previously served as Managing Director at FTI Consulting and held chief financial officer, strategy, and finance roles at privately owned and private equity-sponsored energy and industrial companies in high-stakes environments requiring decisive leadership and innovative solutions.
“Having led financial functions in volatile settings, I know how critical it is to stabilize quickly while keeping the broader strategy in view,” said David Elkin. “I bring that operator’s lens to every engagement, and Paladin’s blend of execution and strategic thinking makes it a strong platform for growth.”
With nearly 20 years of experience navigating high-pressure situations, Minesh is a trusted advisor to management teams, Board of Directors, and other stakeholders. He delivers strategic solutions in complex situations to preserve and create stakeholder value. He excels in collaborating with management teams to develop strategic plans that drive results, manage liquidity in challenging situations and execute on strategic asset sales. Prior to joining Paladin, Minesh held senior leadership positions at FTI Consulting, Teneo, and RPA Advisors, building expertise across diverse restructuring settings.
“Representing companies, creditors and lenders requires focus on liquidity, cash flow, and business planning—while also staying flexible as stakeholder needs evolve,” said Minesh Patel. “I’ve always prioritized agility and solution-oriented thinking, which makes Paladin’s fast-moving, hands-on model a natural fit.”
With a proven ability to stabilize operations and protect enterprise value, David and Minesh strengthen Paladin’s capacity to support clients through critical transitions and long-term transformation.
About Paladin Management
Founded in 2019, Paladin Management provides a range of middle-market services across restructuring, transaction advisory, performance improvement, strategic communications and strategic advisory. The firm has offices in New York, Chicago, Dallas, Houston and Los Angeles. For more information on Paladin, visit http://www.paladinmgmt.com/.
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