Ankura Chief Executive Officer Kevin Lavin Named Fellow of the American College of Bankruptcy

Recognized for Years of Distinguished Expertise in Bankruptcy and Insolvency

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Apr 21, 2020, 08:00 ET

NEW YORK, April 21, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Ankura, a global leading business advisory and expert services firm, is proud to announce that Chief Executive Officer Kevin Lavin has been selected as a 2019 Fellow of the American College of Bankruptcy. The prestigious honor is awarded annually to leading bankruptcy and restructuring professionals who have demonstrated exceptional contributions to the field.

The American College of Bankruptcy is an honorary association of bankruptcy and insolvency experts and plays an important role in sustaining the highest levels of professionalism in the field. Criteria for selection as a Fellow includes a rigorous standard of excellence, integrity and leadership in the bankruptcy and insolvency practice, community service and a dedication to enhancing knowledge and understanding of the field.

President of Ankura, Philip Daddona, said, "Kevin's induction is well-deserved recognition of his dedication to professionalism and excellence. As a recognized leader in the consulting industry, Kevin brings decades of expertise developing solutions in complex turnarounds and restructurings for companies and municipalities around the globe. His demonstrated perseverance and integrity, and personal commitment to culture are foundational to what Ankura is and aspires to be. This honor is wonderful public recognition of Kevin's professional accomplishments and a reflection of his character."

Mr. Lavin, a founder of Ankura, has been integral in developing Ankura's strategy and culture as a differentiated professional services firm. He was named Chief Executive Officer of Ankura earlier this year to lead the firm in its next stage of growth. Today, Ankura has over 1,500 employees in more than 30 offices worldwide. The firm delivers sophisticated solutions to a global clientele that are facing unexpected and complex challenges. Ankura's talented personnel have expertise in strategy and performance, turnaround and restructuring, data & technology, risk, forensics and compliance, litigation and arbitration, and construction disputes.

"I am humbled to be among this year's inductees to The American College of Bankruptcy," said Mr. Lavin. "I accept this recognition as further proof of the impact that our firm is making on the markets we choose to serve. At Ankura, I am particularly grateful to all of our people with whom I am proud to continue to build a different kind of business advisory services firm."

About Ankura
Ankura is a global business advisory and expert services firm defined by HOW we solve challenges. Whether a client is facing an immediate business challenge, trying to increase the value of their company or protect against future risks, Ankura designs, develops, and executes tailored solutions by assembling the right combination of expertise. We help clients navigate a wide range of corporate performance and risk management challenges, including those pertaining to compliance, investigations, forensics, technology, turnaround and restructuring, and corporate strategy. We build on this experience with every case, client, and situation, collaborating to create innovative, customized solutions, and strategies designed for today's ever-changing business environment. This gives our clients unparalleled insight and experience across a wide range of economic, governance, and regulatory challenges. At Ankura, we know that collaboration drives results. For more information, please visit: www.ankura.com.

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