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HKA is delighted to welcome Katherine Odendaal as Principal to its Investigations team, within the Forensic Accounting & Commercial Damages (FACD) Practice in London. Katherine is a seasoned forensic investigations leader with nearly 18 years of experience in complex fraud investigations, forensic accounting, and compliance advisory across the UK and EMEA.

With extensive expertise in in helping clients respond to allegations of serious wrongdoing including financial crime, fraud, misconduct and regulatory breaches. Katherine has led high-profile cases involving financial misstatements, asset recovery, and anti-bribery investigations. She is skilled in providing expert insights, developing risk-based control strategies, and delivering impactful forensic accounting solutions.  

Before joining HKA, Katherine held a number of senior forensic accounting, fraud, investigations, and compliance positions including over ten years with KPMG LLP in South Africa and the UK. 

“I’m delighted to be joining HKA at such a pivotal period of growth for the Investigations team. HKA holds a fantastic reputation in the market, and I look forward to collaborating with its first-class experts to deliver the best possible outcomes for its clients,” said Katherine.  

Nick Panes, Partner, Investigations team, EMEA said, “We are thrilled to welcome Katherine to our Investigations team. Katherine’s extensive expertise makes her a tremendous asset to our growing practice. Her proven leadership in complex, high-profile cases internationally, along with her commitment to mentorship and thought leadership, aligns perfectly with our values. We look forward to the impactful contributions she will bring to our team and clients.” 

Katherine has a Bachelor of Business Science and a Post Graduate Diploma in Accounting from the University of Cape Town. She is a Certified Chartered Accountant, a member of the Institute of Commercial Forensic Practitioners, an Associate Member of the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners, an Accredited Counter Fraud Specialist, and an Advanced Cryptocurrency Investigator. She has also contributed to financial crime thought leadership through keynote speaking engagements and actively supports The Girls Network, where she is a mentor and professional role model to girls from disadvantaged communities.

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