RODGERS REIDY (INTERNATIONAL) - Key Persons
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- Director - Sydney Office
- Registered Trustee
Aiko Wang is both a Registered Trustee in Bankruptcy and a Registered Liquidator. She began her career in the IT industry using both her IT skills and Accounting qualifications. She quickly advanced her understanding of the close connection between the IT and accounting worlds.
With solid experience in the corporate side of the SME market, Aiko moved into the insolvency industry in 2013 to further pursue her interest in forensic accounting where she has thrived in the insolvency and forensic fields. Aiko further enhanced her qualifications and practical understanding by completing the Forensic Accounting Specialisation Qualification Program offered by the Chartered Accountants Australia & New Zealand. Aiko is an accredited CA Forensic Accounting Specialist.
Career Highlights and Key Expertise
Aiko Wang is both a Registered Trustee in Bankruptcy and a Registered Liquidator and is a director of Rodgers Reidy NSW. She is also an accredited CA Forensic Accounting Specialist.
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- Director - Hong Kong Office
Alan began his career in insolvency and corporate restructuring, forensic accounting and litigation support in 1999. He holds the Specialist Designation in Insolvency awarded by the Hong Kong Institute of Certified Public Accountants (HKICPA), and is also a member of the Restructuring and Insolvency Faculty of the HKICPA.
Alan is one of the co-founders of Wing United CPA Limited, a firm of Certified Public Accountants established in 2008. Before this, he spent more than 10 years in accounting and business advisory firms in Hong Kong, where he was involved in all types of insolvency and corporate restructuring assignments.
Alan co-founded Rodgers Reidy Hong Kong in order to expand and build the capabilities of its insolvency, forensic and restructuring services. He works closely with his Rodgers Reidy overseas counterparts on cross border referrals and joint appointments throughout Asia.
Career Highlights and Key Expertise
Alan has been appointed by creditors as a Liquidator, or by the Court as a nominee, of various high profile insolvencies and estates with substantial assets. His appointments include a listed jewellery manufacturer, a major department store, an online bookstore and a sizeable construction consulting company. His more recent appointments include a large-scale LCD TV-Monitor manufacturer, and nominee of over 150 cases of Individual Voluntary Arrangements by the Court.
Due to the social events and COVID-19 issues, in 2020, Alan was appointed liquidator of a chain coffee shop brand from Korea which has 5 stores in Hong Kong, a group of companies which manufactures and sales of high brand of garment shirts, handbags and accessories, and was appointed as receiver of the shares of a listed company in Hong Kong.
In addition to his extensive insolvency management and corporate restructuring experience, Alan has also worked on various forensic accounting and litigation support assignments including investigation of accounting transactions, and the preparation of expert reports for Court proceedings.
Alan is fluent in English and Chinese (Putonghua and Cantonese).
Alan has particular expertise in the following fields:
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- Director - Malaysia & Singapore Offices
Alex started his professional career with Ernst & Young ("EY") in 2007. Subsequently, Alex joined Rodgers Reidy & Co. ("RRCo") in 2010 and currently manages and oversee the operations of RRCo Kuala Lumpur office with a focus on expanding reconstruction and insolvency practice in the Firm. Alex has over 14 years experience in insolvency, corporate advisory, and
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- Associate Director - Melbourne & Geelong Offices
Commencing his journey in insolvency at Rodgers Reidy in 2013, Alex has devoted his time to developing his extensive knowledge base and expertise in formal insolvency appointments as well as restructuring, advisory and forensic engagements across a wide range of industries, including:
Building & Construction
Retailing & Franchising
Farming & Agribusiness
Managed Investment Schemes
Transport & Logistics
Hospitality, Tourism & Leisure
Manufacturing & Automotive
Alex's stakeholder focus drives him to always provide the best advice in order to achieve commercial results in a timely and practical manner.
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- Director - Sydney & Dubbo Offices
Andrew began his career in Insolvency and Reconstruction in 1997 and joined the firm in 2011. He has a wealth of knowledge in Turnaround and Insolvency accounting experience in both personal and corporate insolvency matters. His expertise covers a wide range of industries, including the rural and agribusiness sectors, for which he has extensive knowledge and first hand experience.
Expertise
Andrew has predominantly worked in the insolvency and reconstruction market, ranging from sole traders to ASX listed companies, together with acting as a Trustee in Bankruptcy and also as a Statutory Trustee for Sale. His career includes working overseas on several multi-national cross border insolvency matters in Europe and the Asia Pacific. In addition, he has acted as an Expert Witness in respect to insolvency related Court proceedings and he regularly prepares reports to financial institutions as an Investigating Accountant. Andrew is also an approved liquidator by Liquor & Gaming NSW in respect to Registered Clubs and also an approved liquidator under the CATSI Act.
Andrew has particular expertise in the following industries:
Farming & Agribusiness
Automotive
Building & Construction
Hospitality including Hotels, Clubs and Restaurants
Manufacturing & Engineering
Printing
Retailing
Telecommunication
Andrew is a keen sportsman and still actively plays competitive Rugby Union, although he has an interest in most sports. Originally from the New England Region of Northern NSW, he enjoys travelling back ‘home' when he can to catch up with family and friends.
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- Director - Hong Kong Office
Bernie began specialising in corporate recovery and insolvency in 2001. His extensive experience includes engagement in compulsory and voluntary liquidations, bankruptcy and individual voluntary arrangements, financial reviews and investigations. He holds the Specialist Designation in Insolvency awarded by the Hong Kong Institute of Certified Public Accountants (HKICPA), and he is also a member of the Restructuring and Insolvency Faculty of the HKICPA.
Bernie is one of the co-founders of Wing United CPA Limited, a firm of Certified Public Accountants established in 2008. Before this, he spent more than 10 years in accounting and business advisory firms in Hong Kong, where he was involved in all types of insolvency and corporate restructuring assignments.
Bernie co-founded Rodgers Reidy Hong Kong in order to expand and build the capabilities of its insolvency, forensic and restructuring services. He works closely with his Rodgers Reidy overseas counterparts on cross border referrals and joint appointments throughout Asia.
Career Highlights and Key Expertise
Bernie has managed more than 300 insolvency cases for corporations and individuals in the construction, manufacturing, printing, information technology and agency industries, which involve major business operations in the PRC and Macau.
He also has particular expertise in two specific areas of insolvency practice, identifying problems and providing technical support to the management of the companies with financial difficulties and assisting them in developing exit strategies. Some notable liquidations include a China based medicine manufacturing business and, in Hong Kong, a distinguished computer manufacturer, a leading IT retailer, a PCR electronic company, a major construction business and a well-established magazine printer.
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- Director - Melbourne Office
Brent Morgan has worked in the business recovery and insolvency field since 1996, with a focus on business evaluations, corporate recoveries and formal corporate insolvency administrations. He is one of the leading practitioners in Australia in the field of Small Business Restructures (SBR).
He is a co-founder of the Rodgers Reidy Melbourne office, and has worked in insolvency in the United Kingdom for Tenon Recovery.
Career Highlights and Key Expertise
Brent has worked on a number of major insolvencies in Australia and in the United Kingdom including The Returned & Services League of Australia (S.A. Branch), Amerind Pty Ltd, International Sports Limited (ISL Television, Marketing and Productions) and Quantum TV.
Brent acts for a number of major financial institutions focusing on property and building & construction. Brent sits on both the Real Estate and Building & Construction Committees for BTG Global Advisory.
Brent has a wealth of knowledge and experience in the following fields in particular:
Property
Building & Construction
Agribusiness
Manufacturing
Transport
Hospitality, Tourism & Leisure
Charities and Not For Profits
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- Director - Melbourne Office
- Registered Liquidator and Trustee
Brodie Hilet is a Registered Liquidator and Trustee in Bankruptcy with many years of experience in personal and corporate insolvency, restructuring and advisory across a wide range of industries.
Career Highlights and Key Expertise
Brodie has achieved outstanding results for stakeholders on insolvency and turnaround projects involving entities ranging from large corporates to the SME market in the following industries:
Building & Construction
Property
Retailing
Transport
Manufacturing
Hospitality
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- Chartered Accountant
- Associate Director - Melbourne Office
- Founding Member of the Female Accountants Network
Cassandra is a qualified Chartered Accountant and has completed her advanced certification (Insolvency). Having spent 5 years in insolvency and reconstruction prior to joining Rodgers Reidy in 2019, Cassandra has extensive experience in both Corporate and Personal insolvency appointments, restructuring and turn around matters.
Cassandra is a founding member of the Female Accountants Network (FAN) which provides a forum to support women in accounting and associated industries and provide networking and professional development opportunities.
Career Highlights and Key Expertise
Cassandra has achieved great results for key stakeholders on insolvency appointments and turn around projects in the following industries:
Building & Construction
Commercial & Residential Property
Hospitality, Tourism & Leisure
Managed Investment Schemes
Manufacturing & Automotive
Retail & Franchising
Transport & Logistics
Wholesaling & Distribution
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- National Head of Banking & Finance - Melbourne Office
Charles is well known in the financial services industry, having worked in various senior banking roles over the past 35 years with ANZ and the Westpac Group. He brings considerable expertise and experience to Rodgers Reidy, particularly in issues around corporate financing for both borrowers and lenders.
He has led high-performing teams in national roles, including reconstruction, work out and recovery, large corporate and small business lending, and agri and debtor finance.
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- Associate Director - Melbourne Office
Claire is an experienced insolvency and restructuring practitioner with more than 25 years of experience in business restructuring, insolvency and banking. She has led and contributed to a number of significant deal advisory projects while at KPMG Australia, where she managed a team of professionals delivering high-quality solutions to clients across various sectors and industries. She leveraged business strategy, banking, due diligence and restructuring experience to help clients achieve their strategic and financial objectives.
Before KPMG, she worked as an associate director at ANZ, providing lending services and advice to agribusiness clients and stakeholders across Victoria, South Australia and Tasmania. She is passionate about supporting the growth and sustainability of the agribusiness sector and the regional communities.
Prior to that she had 15 years in the business recovery and insolvency space, working on formal appointments and as a trusted advisor to clients to support debt negotiations and repayment arrangements with financiers.
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- Director - Brisbane & Gold Coast Offices
David began his Insolvency and Reconstruction career in 1996. After working abroad during 1999/2000 he returned to Australia and in 2006 became a director of the Rodgers Reidy Brisbane office predecessor firm.
In addition to Court ordered and voluntary corporate and personal insolvency appointments, David has been engaged by numerous businesses to assist with turnaround and restructuring assignments with successful outcomes resulting in formal insolvency appointments being avoided.
Career Highlights and Key Expertise
David has been involved in the successful trade on and sale of businesses, the restructuring of corporate groups, the sale of commercial and residential property, the recovery of voidable and uncommercial transactions and the successful prosecution of Directors for insolvent trading.
David has particular expertise in the following industries:
Building & Construction including Electrical
Machinery and Equipment Hiring and Leasing
Supermarket and Grocery Stores, Cafes and Restaurants
Property Development
Motor Vehicle Secondhand Retailing
Real Estate Agents
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- Director - Melbourne & Geelong Offices
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- Director - Melbourne Office
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- Chartered Accountant
- Director - Perth Office
Jack is a qualified chartered accountant with over 25 years' experience in corporate recovery and insolvency, financial investigations, corporate restructuring and business advisory.
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- Director - Brisbane Office
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- Director - Singapore Office
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- Senior Manager - Adelaide Office
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- Director - Brisbane Office
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- Director - Malaysia & Singapore Offices
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- General Manager - Malaysia & Singapore
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- Director - Christchurch Office
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- Director - Hobart & Launceston Offices
Matt Riley began his career in the Australian Army, after [...]
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- Director - Melbourne & Geelong Offices
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- Associate Director - Perth Office
Nicole is a qualified chartered accountant and has over 15 [...]
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- Director - Auckland Office
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- Chartered Accountant
- Director - Perth Office
Paula is a chartered accountant with over 15 years' experience [...]
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- Director
- Director - Adelaide Office
Rob, originally from an audit and then commerce background, commenced his insolvency career at a national firm based at their Perth office working on corporate insolvency and bankruptcy appointments.
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- Director - Melbourne & Geelong Offices
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- Director - Hobart & Launceston Offices