HKA is pleased to announce that Anna Kelly, Director in the Forensic Accounting and Economic Damages practice, has been reappointed to the ArbitralWomen Board of Directors for the 2026-2028 term, marking her return to the organisation’s leadership.

ArbitralWomen, a global organisation dedicated to advancing women and diversity in dispute resolution, recently announced its Board of Directors for the 2026-2028 term, bringing together professionals from varied jurisdictions, backgrounds, and disciplines.  

Anna is a Chartered Accountant and commercial damages and valuation specialist with more than a decade of experience in expert witness and forensic accounting services. She has acted as an expert in proceedings before the Supreme Court of New South Wales and has experience under the HKIAC, ICSID, LCIA, SIAC, SCC, and UNCITRAL rules.  

Anna’s appointment reflects both her professional standing as a damages expert and HKA’s ongoing commitment to supporting greater representation and inclusion across the arbitration and disputes profession. HKA actively supports initiatives to increase the visibility of female practitioners, create professional development opportunities, and encourage more diverse teams within the dispute sector.  

“We are delighted that Anna will continue in her role as a Board Member of AW, which highlights her expertise and the respect she has earned in the arbitration community. At HKA, we believe that diverse perspectives strengthen outcomes for clients and the profession as a whole. We are proud to support initiatives that create pathways for women to lead, contribute, and thrive within international dispute resolution.“

Sally Davitt, Partner, FACD

The incoming board, led by President Rebeca Mosquera, Senior Counsel in Dispute Resolution at Saudi Aramco, and Vice President Katherine Bell, Partner at Schellenberg Wittmer, demonstrates ArbitralWomen’s commitment to advancing gender diversity and inclusion in dispute resolution and enhancing engagement across global regions and professional networks.  

“I am honoured to return to the ArbitralWomen Board and continue supporting the organisation’s mission to advance women and diversity in dispute resolution. Meaningful progress comes through visibility, mentorship, sponsorship, and the creation of opportunities for the next generation of practitioners. I am proud to be part of a firm that actively champions those goals and invests in the development of diverse talent across the global disputes community.”

Anna Kelly, Director, FACD

HKA congratulates Anna on her reappointment and looks forward to supporting her continued contribution to ArbitralWomen and its mission to advance women and diversity in dispute resolution globally.