Annabelle Cai

As a Managing Director in Kroll’s Restructuring practice, I lead the Singapore office and bring more than 15 years of experience in the audit, restructuring and insolvency space. I specialise in cross-border restructurings and debt advisory including distress M&A and fundraising. I have been featured by the Global Restructuring Review as one of “The New Insolvency Advisors” in 2016 and by Who’s Who Legal on their list of “Names to Know in Singapore” in 2018.

What makes you a Risky Woman?

A blend of financial acumen, in-depth understanding of restructuring and insolvency processes across the region and creative thinking to deliver innovative solutions and maximise value for all stakeholders. I have a passion for difficult risk management issues in challenging jurisdictions and am always keen to take on challenges!

Name your top 3 achievements

1. The restructuring of AirAsia’s lease obligations which includes the issuance of a US$443 million revenue bond,
2. the restructuring and sale of a Singapore petrochemical facility with a project cost of over US$2.4 billion, and
3. the cross-border restructuring of an international chemical, oil and gas ship owning business in multiple jurisdictions including US, Singapore and Indonesia.

What is the biggest risk you’ve taken in your career?

To move to an M&A focussed investment bank after almost 10 years of my career in a boutique restructuring and insolvency specialist firm. It was a challenge to myself, in terms of my personal and professional development, to hone my financial expertise and expand my skill set with an aim of being able to better serve my clients.

What’s something most people don’t know about you?

I love to cook and I am a pretty good cook (I think!)

What is the best quality for successful leaders in Risk?

Dare to think out of the box, strong communication and negotiation skills, analytical mind with attention to detail supported by a solid technical foundation.