Managing Director hire expands Intensity’s presence in New York, New York

San Diego, CA – Intensity, LLC, an economic consulting firm generating influential research and in-depth analysis, announced today the key hire of Managing Director John Montgomery, Ph.D., who joins the Intensity office in New York City.

Dr. Montgomery brings extensive experience in financial economics, securities, valuation, and more to the company’s clients in New York and nationwide. He is a seasoned expert witness and has testified at trial in federal and state courts, and at arbitrations.

“John Montgomery brings a wealth of experience to Intensity, especially in finance and securities.” Said Patrick Sanders, CEO of Intensity, “This is an area of litigation consulting that I am thrilled to be able to expand. Building out our expert bench to include such a strong expert in financial economics is a key addition to Intensity and our clients.”

Dr. Montgomery has provided analysis and testimony on financial economics and valuation questions in a wide range of complex litigation and enforcement matters. His experience includes matters related to securities and ERISA class actions, insider trading, trading and financial market structure, valuation of financial transactions and instruments, investment management, and international finance.

“I am delighted to start this new chapter of my career with Intensity,” Dr. Montgomery stated, “The office location in New York City is perfectly situated to support our clients, and I look forward to providing exceptional work product alongside the team there.”

Prior to joining Intensity, Dr. Montgomery worked as a consultant and expert witness at Ankura Consulting Group, Navigant Economics, and NERA Economic Consulting. Earlier in his career, he worked as an economist for the Federal Reserve Board, President’s Council of Economic Advisers, International Monetary Fund, and Morgan Stanley. Dr. Montgomery has written articles on banking and financial regulation, and taught courses on bank regulation, financial economics, and other subjects.

Dr. Montgomery earned his Ph.D. in economics from Princeton University. He also earned a M.Sc. in Economics from the London School of Economics and a B.A. in Economics from Yale University.

About Intensity

Intensity is a professional services firm that generates powerful research, analysis, and expertise to solve the most complex challenges in the marketplace and courtroom, especially in the areas of economics, finance, and statistics. Using world-class academic training and industry expertise, Intensity professionals conduct thorough research and analysis, develop independent conclusions, and articulate these conclusions in ways that help decision-makers — from corporate executives to judges and juries — make informed decisions. It has built a reputation for unmatched quality, reliability, and responsiveness. The company’s clients include Fortune 500 companies, such as Microsoft, IBM, Novartis, MasterCard, and Adobe. For more information, please visit intensity.com.

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