Mr. Huygens is a founder and Co-Head of Province and has 30 years of experience in financial consulting and management on an international basis, primarily involving complex chapter 11 cases, out-of-court restructurings and distressed financial transactions. Mr. Huygens has represented companies, chapter 7 and 11 trustees, creditors, official and ad hoc creditor committees and equity holders in cases across a wide range of industries, including consumer products and retailers, construction, logistics, energy, gaming, healthcare, media, metals & mining, real estate and industrials.
Mr. Huygens has diversified experience in business planning, business improvement, origination and restructuring of debt, dispute resolution, expert testimony, prepackaged and traditional reorganization plans, forensic and reconstructive accounting, asset sales, crisis management, interim management and strategic alternative consulting.
Mr. Huygens has led more than 50 nationally- and internationally-scaled engagements including Yellow Corporation, Eagle Hospitality, Ascena, Performance Sports Group, Promise Health, Payless Shoesource, Guitar Center, Francesca’s, Mariner Health, Lucky’s Market, Aeropostale, American Tire, Cinemex, Penn National, Pier 1, Claire’s, Woodbridge Group, American West, Murray Energy, Circuit City, Washington Prime, Ocean Resort and Fresh & Easy.
Mr. Huygens’ determination, will to win, and steady leadership has allowed him to position Province as a leading financial advisory firm. Over the years, he has served as COO, CFO, Restructuring Officer and other C-Suite equivalent positions. In 2024, Mr. Huygens was one of 25 consultants selected as a “Top Restructuring Professional” by the Global M&A Network. Prior to joining Province, he worked for Deloitte where he managed assurance and advisory services, coordinating the firm’s efforts for audit and consulting engagements in numerous financial transactions.