BRG Hired Maurice Berbel for Advisory Practice
Maurice Berbel joined the firm as a managing director to lead financial institution advisory services.
Updated on Oct. 12, 2026 in Financial Services
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BRG has appointed Maurice Berbel as a managing director within its financial institution advisory practice. He brings over 30 years of banking advisory experience to the firm, including a long tenure at EY.
Why it matters
Berbel will leverage his expertise to help financial institution clients modernize their core operations through digital tools like AI and robotic process automation. His addition aligns with BRG's recent efforts to bolster its leadership team with new managing directors.
Berbel brings over 30 years of experience to his new role, following 18 years at EY where he led a team of more than 200 professionals. BRG currently employs over 1,600 people across more than 40 offices globally.
The players
Maurice Berbel
A former EY principal with over 30 years of banking advisory experience who has joined BRG as a managing director.
BRG
A global consulting firm headquartered in Washington, DC, that maintains a workforce of over 1,600 employees.
EY
A global professional services firm where Berbel spent 18 years leading their FSO banking practice.
The details
Operating out of Dallas, Berbel will focus on supporting banking clients by implementing advanced digital technologies. His professional background includes previous positions at Bear Stearns and Accenture, along with military service in the US Marine Corps.
Timeline
Maurice Berbel joined BRG as a managing director in October 2026.
Market Landscape
This appointment follows the industry-wide trend of advisory firms scaling their expertise to meet the demand for AI and automation in banking operations. The move positions BRG to compete more aggressively for digital transformation projects against established global consulting rivals.
Financial institutions seeking to modernize their operations may see expanded advisory capacity and access to digital transformation tools at BRG. This change reflects a broader shift toward integrating sophisticated automation into core banking services.
The takeaway
Clients in the banking sector can expect an increased focus on practical AI integration as firms prioritize digital operational efficiency. Hiring experienced leaders like Berbel underscores how legacy knowledge remains critical even as firms pivot to new technological solutions.
Further reading
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Source note: This article includes information reported by Consulting.
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