BRG Hired Former Saks CEO for Finance Practice
The firm added retail veteran Marc Metrick to its New York team to expand corporate finance service offerings.
Updated on Sept. 21, 2026 in Business Strategy
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BRG has appointed former Saks Global CEO Marc Metrick as a managing director in its corporate finance practice in New York. The move follows a record performance for the firm's finance arm in 2025 as it continues to scale its global consulting headcount.
Why it matters
The hire reflects a broader strategy by BRG to capitalize on increased client demand by deepening its bench of senior leadership. By bringing in a veteran with deep experience navigating large-scale retail operations and restructuring, the firm aims to bolster its high-level advisory capabilities.
BRG now employs more than 1,600 people across 40 global offices, growing its team after its corporate finance practice recorded its strongest year in 2025.
The players
BRG
A global consulting firm that provides strategic advisory, corporate finance, and compliance services.
Marc Metrick
A veteran executive with over 30 years in retail who previously served as CEO of Saks Global.
Sohan Dasgupta
A recently appointed managing director in global trade and compliance at BRG.
The details
BRG is integrating Metrick into its New York-based corporate finance team to enhance its specialized advisory capacity. Metrick brings over 30 years of retail experience, most recently serving as CEO of Saks Global before the company's Chapter 11 bankruptcy filing in January 2026. The firm also added Sohan Dasgupta to its global trade and compliance practice as it continues to expand its professional services offerings.
Timeline
2024: Marc Metrick became CEO of Saks Global.
2025: BRG corporate finance practice reported its strongest year.
January 2026: Saks Global filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy.
September 21, 2026: BRG announced the hiring of Marc Metrick.
Market Landscape
The transition of Marc Metrick to consulting follows his tenure as CEO of Saks Global, which filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in January 2026. This appointment highlights a trend of firms recruiting operators with recent turnaround or restructuring experience to advise clients navigating similar economic pressures.
Owners should monitor these talent shifts as signals for how top-tier consulting firms are prioritizing their service capabilities. When hiring for senior roles, consider if your firm needs to trade on the restructuring and retail expertise that Metrick brings to his new practice.
The takeaway
The appointment of an experienced executive into a consulting role signals a focus on deeper practical experience in bankruptcy and retail strategy. Operators should note the trend of recruiting leaders who have navigated high-stakes corporate restructurings for roles in advisory services.
Further reading
For more on how firms are shifting their advisory models, visit Business Strategy.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Consulting.
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