PJT Executive and Leadership Team

Helen Meates, the Partner & Chief Financial Officer at PJT, manages the firm's financial health and capital allocation strategies. Overseeing fiscal reporting and investor relations, the Partner & Chief Financial Officer ensures transparency and stability for institutional investors and stakeholders. This leadership role involves analyzing market trends to guide the firm's capital markets advisory services and fundraising support. By maintaining robust financial controls, Helen Meates directly impacts the firm's ability to provide independent strategic guidance to governments and major corporations. The Partner & Chief Financial Officer also collaborates with the executive team to evaluate growth opportunities and manage risk across international operations. Through precise financial planning and resource management, Meates supports the firm's mission of delivering innovative thinking to clients facing complex financial challenges, ultimately strengthening the market position of PJT.

Paige Costigan, the Partner, Chief Operating Officer at PJT, directs the firm's internal infrastructure and operational efficiency. Overseeing global business processes, the Partner, Chief Operating Officer ensures that PJT maintains the high-touch service standards required by major corporations and financial sponsors. This leadership role involves managing cross-functional teams to support the firm's advisory-focused investment banking model. By optimizing internal workflows, Paige Costigan directly impacts the firm's ability to deliver creative solutions during complex financial engagements. The Partner, Chief Operating Officer also coordinates with other senior leaders to align administrative resources with long-term strategic objectives. Through rigorous oversight of operational systems, Costigan secures the firm's capacity to navigate challenging market environments while supporting the collaborative culture essential to PJT's international success in the investment banking sector.

Audrey Gorman, the Analyst - Office of the Chief Operating Officer at PJT, supports the execution of operational initiatives and strategic projects. Assisting the Office of the Chief Operating Officer, the Analyst - Office of the Chief Operating Officer gathers data to improve internal processes and client service delivery. This leadership role involves monitoring performance metrics to ensure alignment with the firm's advisory goals. By providing analytical insights, Audrey Gorman directly impacts the efficiency of the firm's global operations and administrative functions. The Analyst - Office of the Chief Operating Officer also facilitates communication between departments to streamline project management for complex financial engagements. Through detailed research and operational support, Gorman assists in maintaining the high-touch service model that defines PJT, ensuring that the firm remains responsive to the needs of institutional investors and financial sponsors across international markets.

Erik Lisher, the Partner and Global Chief Operating Officer, Restructuring and Special Situations Group at PJT, directs the operational strategy for the firm's restructuring and special situations practice. Overseeing complex engagements, the Partner and Global Chief Operating Officer, Restructuring and Special Situations Group ensures that clients receive expert guidance during financial distress. This leadership role involves coordinating global teams to provide creative solutions for corporations and governments navigating insolvency or capital structure challenges. By managing the operational scale of this specialized group, Erik Lisher directly impacts the firm's reputation for deep industry expertise and independent advice. The Partner and Global Chief Operating Officer, Restructuring and Special Situations Group also collaborates with senior partners to expand the firm's reach in international markets. Through strategic oversight of restructuring operations, Lisher secures the firm's ability to deliver high-impact results for clients in volatile financial situations.