McShea, Kevin M.

Kevin is a Managing Director in AlixPartners’ Turnaround and Restructuring practice. He has over 30 years of industry and advisory experience in various industries including energy, consumer products, travel and transportation, and manufacturing across several product categories.  He has served in several interim "C" roles as well as in Chief Restructuring Officer roles and has successfully guided several companies through transformational restructurings.  His background includes leadership positions in general management, strategy, finance, M&A, operations and supply chain management in companies ranging in size from Fortune 100 to middle market.  Kevin has extensive experience in managing operations in Mexico and Europe.  Manufacturing competencies include metal fabrication and plastic injection molding.

Throughout his career, Kevin has served in numerous positions as both a consultant and as an industry executive. A few highlights include:
 

  • As CRO, led a $50B global petrochemical/refining company through one of the largest bankruptcies in U.S. history which included a massive recapitalization and a $1B reduction in operating costs
  • Led operational turnarounds/financial restructurings for several companies (petrochemical/refining, pharmaceutical, consumer packaging, electronics, food service, etc.)
  • Led a working capital reduction initiative for a global technology manufacturer yielding a 30% reduction in working capital
  • As CEO, build a successful global "buy and build" consolidation platform company in electronics contract manufacturing
  • Served as the CFO for a major global travel industry concern
  • As CIO, led a technology transformation program for a major consumer products company


Kevin holds a bachelor’s degree in accounting from Loyola University of Chicago and a Masters in Management from the J. L. Kellogg Graduate School of Management of Northwestern University. Additionally, he is a Certified Public Accountant certified in the state of Illinois. Kevin has served as an independent Board member for several companies in various industries.  Prior to AlixPartners, Kevin was the CEO of Xpectra and EMS and also held managment positions at Budget Rent-a-Car, Kraft and the Quaker Oats companies.