Brent Carlson has helped multinational companies both as an external consultant and in internal management positions including chief representative, chief operating officer, deputy general manager, head of business development, and chief compliance officer.
He has helped companies ranging from emerging growth firms and their private equity sponsors to the Fortune/Global 500. As a certified fraud examiner, Mr. Carlson has conducted due diligence, post-acquisition assessments, and investigations into complex financial fraud, corruption, and trade compliance matters on all major continents (Asia, Europe, Africa, and the Americas) in the contexts of mergers and acquisitions (M&A), regulatory enforcement, litigation, international arbitration, and post-closing M&A disputes.
Mr. Carlson is fluent in Mandarin Chinese with additional language capabilities in Japanese, French, and Lakota. He has a master’s degree from Yale University in East Asian studies, where he focused on Chinese history as well as China’s political economy and foreign direct investment policies. In today’s rapidly evolving world, with increasing disruptions from new geopolitical realities and evolving regulatory pressures, he thinks holistically and strategically to mitigate risk to build and maintain value.
Employment History
AlixPartners
Director, 2005-2022
Education
Yale University
MA, East Asian Studies
University of Minnesota
BA, Chinese Language and Literature
Credentials
Certified Fraud Examiner
Related Insights from Brent
- Publication
Trust, But Verify … Therein Lies the Rub: A Fresh Look Audits of Export Controls Compliance Programs
November 19, 2024 - Publication
Semiconductors Export Controls: A Look Ahead for the Rest of 2024 and Beyond
October 2024 - Publication
Avoid Kicking the Hornet’s Nest: A Fresh Look at How to Anticipate, Avoid, and Respond to BIS Administrative Subpoenas (Part 2)
September 27, 2024