News | February 16, 2026
The London appointment expands the firm’s capabilities in product safety, crisis management, materials science, risk assessment, and high-stakes failure analysis.
Patrick Schneider is a Certified Fraud Examiner with 9 years of experience conducting fraud investigations and providing corporate compliance services across various geographic regions.
Patrick Schneider is an Anti-Fraud Expert with a strong background in forensic investigations and compliance advisory. With a career spanning over nearly a decade, he has held senior roles at several large, global consulting firms, where he led complex investigations into fraud, misconduct, and regulatory breaches. Mr. Schneider brings a unique blend of forensic expertise and entrepreneurial insight, having co-founded and managed AI-driven startups focused on cybercrime prevention. His experience extends across sectors and includes advising clients on whistleblowing systems, IT compliance, and corporate governance.
The London appointment expands the firm’s capabilities in product safety, crisis management, materials science, risk assessment, and high-stakes failure analysis.
Engineering Resilience in Solar Energy: A Systems Perspective on Performance and Reliability
As the global energy landscape shifts toward sustainability, solar panels have emerged as one of the most widely adopted renewable technologies. Converting sunlight into electricity is well understood, but often the long-term performance of solar installations hinges on a complex interplay of mechanical, electrical, civil/structural and material systems. For engineers, developers, and asset managers, understanding these interdependencies is critical to ensuring reliability over the typical 20- to 25-year design life of a solar facility.
Jimmy McCutcheon Recognized as a Rising Star of the Profession by Consulting Magazine
Secretariat is proud to announce that Jimmy McCutcheon has been recognized in Consulting Magazine’s Rising Stars 2026 awards, earning recognition for excellence in Industry-Specialization.