Katherine Odendaal joins Forensic Investigations team of HKA
Global consulting firm HKA has strengthened its Forensic Accounting & Commercial Damages practice in London with Katherine Odendaal.
Appointed a Principal in the Investigations team, Katherine Odendaal brings nearly 18 years of experience in complex fraud investigations, forensic accounting, and compliance advisory across the UK and EMEA to HKA.
She has extensive expertise in helping clients respond to allegations of serious wrongdoing including financial crime, fraud, misconduct and regulatory breaches. She is skilled in providing expert insights, developing risk-based control strategies, and delivering impactful forensic accounting solutions.
Before joining HKA, Odendaal held a number of senior forensic accounting, fraud, investigations, and compliance positions including over ten years with KPMG in South Africa and the UK. During her time at the Big Four firm, she led high-profile cases involving financial misstatements, asset recovery, and anti-bribery investigations.
“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 Odendaal.
Nick Panes, Partner in the Investigations team, 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 Odendaal 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.
US-headquartered HKA is global consulting firm with 45+ offices in 17 countries. Its Investigations team works for clients across sectors, mainly in highly regulated industries.
