Belden's BDC Advisors Enhances Healthcare Strategy with New Managing Director Appointment
- BDC Advisors appoints Peter Attwater as Managing Director, enhancing healthcare strategy and M&A expertise.
- Attwater will oversee client engagements and strategic planning throughout the M&A lifecycle at BDC Advisors.
- The firm aims to improve operational efficiencies and strengthen client relationships under Attwater's leadership.
BDC Advisors Strengthens Healthcare Expertise with New Managing Director Appointment
BDC Advisors, a leading healthcare strategy consulting firm, announces the significant appointment of Peter Attwater as Managing Director, effective August 28, 2025. With an extensive background spanning over 18 years in healthcare strategy and mergers and acquisitions (M&A) advisory, Attwater brings a wealth of experience to the firm. His career highlights include guiding healthcare provider organizations through intricate transactions and integration strategies, which are essential for navigating the complexities of the evolving healthcare landscape. His expertise is particularly valuable in areas such as post-merger integration and enterprise transformation, having successfully collaborated with Academic Medical Centers, health systems, and physician groups to enhance operational models and IT infrastructure.
In his new role, Attwater takes charge of client engagements across the M&A lifecycle, emphasizing strategic planning, due diligence, and Day 1 readiness. He is expected to partner closely with C-suite executives and boards to align strategies, operations, and technology, ensuring a seamless transition during M&A activities. His previous tenure at Deloitte Consulting, where he served as a key advisor on M&A for healthcare providers and Academic Medical Centers, lays a solid foundation for his contributions at BDC Advisors. The firm anticipates that Attwater's leadership will not only enhance their advisory capabilities but also strengthen client relationships, enabling healthcare organizations to tackle current challenges more effectively.
Andy Ziskind, CEO of BDC Advisors, expresses enthusiasm regarding Attwater's expertise, highlighting that his addition to the team will significantly bolster the firm's ability to support clients in developing resilient strategies. As healthcare continues to face unprecedented challenges, the need for sustainable performance enhancements is crucial. Attwater's role is poised to enhance BDC Advisors' impact on helping healthcare organizations improve operational efficiencies, expand access, and achieve meaningful returns on investment for strategic initiatives, including M&A and innovative models of affiliation and alignment.
In addition to Attwater’s appointment, BDC Advisors remains committed to staying ahead of trends in the healthcare sector, ensuring they provide relevant and effective strategies for their clients. The firm recognizes the critical importance of aligning operational and technological capabilities in a rapidly changing environment, reinforcing their position as a trusted partner to healthcare providers. As the industry evolves, BDC Advisors aims to lead by example, leveraging Attwater's extensive experience to foster innovative solutions that address the pressing needs of the healthcare market.