David Winterbottom

Senior Consultant | Restructuring
Sydney

“Diagnose the issues, find an innovative solution, and implement it.”

As one of Australia’s leading and most experienced restructuring professionals, David brings insightful and pragmatic solutions to the most difficult and complex business situations.

His ability to evaluate and implement options to improve business strategies and financial positions, means clients get consistently outstanding outcomes.

David works publicly and confidentially for Australia’s major financiers, company boards and C-suite executives. His experience covers financial, business strategy and solvency reviews across numerous industry sectors.

Significant engagements

Numerous confidential consulting/workout projects
Walter Construction Group
Babcock & Brown Infrastructure restructure
Refco Group Inc.
Storm Financial Group
Ansett Airlines
Fincorp Property Group.

Expertise

Assessments of financial position, business strategy and forecasts
Business restructuring solutions
Liquidity assessments/solutions.

Education and accreditation

Bachelor of Business (RMIT)
Chartered Accountant
Registered Liquidator.

In the community

ReachOut.com (Director and Chair of Audit Committee); ReachOut is Australia’s leading youth mental health website

Catherine Hamlin Fistula Foundation (Deputy Chair); CHFF funds and supports the prevention and treatment of childbirth injuries (obstetric fistulas)

Latest news and insights from David Winterbottom

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Pumpkin Patch enters receivership

Media Release

KordaMentha partners, Brendon Gibson and Neale Jackson, have today been appointed as Receivers to children’s clothing retailer, Pumpkin Patch Limited (NZX: PPL) and its subsidiaries.

Appointment to Australian Renewable Fuels

Media Release

David Winterbottom and Rahul Goyal of KordaMentha Restructuring have been appointed Receivers and Managers of the operating entities of Australian Renewable Fuels Limited (ARF), Australia’s largest national biodiesel company.

KordaMentha awarded TMA Restructuring Deal of the Year

News

The restructure of Mirabela Nickel Limited (‘Mirabela’) has been awarded the 2014 Restructuring Deal of the Year award by the Turnaround Management Association of Australia.

KordaMentha appointed Receivers to DSG Holdings Australia

News

David Winterbottom and Rahul Goyal of KordaMentha Restructuring have been appointed Receivers and Managers of DSG Holdings Australia Pty Limited (‘DSG’). DSG operates retailers Crazy Clarks and Sam’s Warehouse with 143 stores ac...

A new era for KordaMentha Melbourne: the office relocates to Rialto from August 21

Corporate

Forensic

Investments

Real Estate

Restructuring

KordaMentha Corporate provide leadership and support to organisations seeking to better understand and improve their cultural, operational and financial drivers.

KordaMentha Forensic uncover, analyse and clarify facts at the centre of disputes, frauds and other sensitive commercial matters.

KordaMentha Investments establish, manage, capitalise and co-invest in Australian direct and special situations real estate products, private enterprise and listed mid-cap clients.

KordaMentha Real Estate assists clients to grow, protect and recover value in their real estate portfolios.

KordaMentha Restructuring works with organisations in financial distress to restructure and to stabilise the business or to recover value on behalf of stakeholders.

KordaMentha is an advisory and investment firm that has a range of services to help clients grow, protect and recover value