DALLAS – Riveron, a leading national business advisory firm backed by Kohlberg, today announced that Senior Managing Director Steve Wybo has been recognized by The Consulting Report as one of the Top Automotive Consultants and Leaders of 2026.

Wybo brings more than 25 years of experience advising automotive and industrial clients across turnaround and restructuring, mergers and acquisitions (M&A), and financial advisory engagements. His expertise spans insolvency and bankruptcy matters, crisis management, performance improvement, and capital structure optimization, supporting companies navigating disruption across the automotive value chain.

“This recognition reflects Steve’s deep experience helping automotive clients address complex operational and financial challenges,” said Sam Shaw, CEO, Riveron. “His leadership in restructuring, liquidity management, and strategic transactions continues to deliver meaningful outcomes for clients.”

Throughout his career, Wybo has advised distressed and underperforming companies on restructurings, M&A, and capital raises, and has served in interim leadership roles, including chief restructuring officer and chief financial officer. His background also includes automotive industry financing experience, including debt offerings, securitizations, and private placements.

This recognition highlights Riveron’s continued strength in delivering results-driven advisory services across the automotive sector, including turnaround and restructuring, transaction advisory, and performance improvement.

To view the full list of The Consulting Report’s Top Automotive Consultants and Leaders of 2026 winners, see here.

About Riveron

Founded in 2006, Riveron supports the Office of the CFO, solving complex challenges and creating lasting improvements to finance, accounting, and technology functions. With over 1,200 professionals across 18 international offices, Riveron teams bring industry perspective and a full suite of solutions to address M&A, financial distress, technology transformation, process improvement, and other complex performance improvement needs. Our multidisciplinary approach combines authenticity, collaboration, and technical expertise to bring clarity to chaos and spur momentum for change. Riveron is backed by affiliates of Kohlberg, with H.I.G. Capital maintaining a minority investment.

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