“I apply an analytical approach to complex situations while having regard for commercial imperatives.”
Annabel Yencken
About
Annabel is committed to ensuring high quality outcomes for clients through her strong project management stills, technical knowledge and attention to detail. She has a respectful and sensitive approach to working with all stakeholders which helps facilitate positive outcomes on her engagements.
During her 10 year-plus career in Restructuring, Annabel has worked through large and complex formal corporate insolvencies. She also specialises in complex matters including investigations, litigation and expert witness reports.
Annabel is passionate about contributing to the development of KordaMentha’s restructuring staff and the industry more broadly, having facilitated KordaMentha’s Graduate Induction Program and being a member of the Australian Restructuring Insolvency and Turnaround Association (ARITA) Vic/Tas Young Professionals Committee for several years. She is an active member of KordaMentha’s diversity and inclusion committee.
Expertise
- External administrations
- Excel modelling
- Project and stakeholder management
- Complex investigations and litigation
Education and accreditations
- Bachelor of Commerce (Accounting and Management)
- Bachelor of Arts (German)
- Chartered Accountant (CAANZ)
- ARITA Advanced Insolvency Certification
Significant Engagements
- Arrium Group (mining and steel manufacturing)
- Gunns Group (forestry and MIS)
- Palla Pharma Limited (pharmaceuticals manufacturing)
- Ostrava group (financial services)
- Made Establishment (hospitality)
- Steller Group (commercial property developer)
- Various expert witness reports
In the community
- Member of KordaMentha's diversity and inclusion committee
- Australian Restructuring Insolvency and Turnaround Association professional member
- Women in Insolvency and Restructuring Victoria (WIRV) member
- Turnaround Management Australia (TMA) member
