Mr. Kevin A. Krakora

Kevin A. Krakora, CTP is a managing director with Getzler Henrich & Associates LLC in Chicago and leads the firm?s automotive industry practice. He has more than 30 years of experience in corporate turnarounds, strategic consulting, financial and operational restructurings, and debtor bankruptcy situations. He also has experience advising both companies and senior lenders in complex debt restructurings and workouts. Mr. Krakora has worked with financially distressed companies to address liquidity issues, improve working capital, develop cost-containment programs, and improve profitability. He has led numerous § 363 sale processes in chapter 11 cases, including business and assets sales in out-of-court situations. Mr. Krakora advises boards of directors and executive management teams regarding strategic alternatives and business plans, assisting in both their development and implementation. He has led negotiations with senior lenders, subordinated lenders, equityholders and acquisition partners, as well as key customers and suppliers on behalf of his clients. He has served as CRO and independent director for companies across numerous industries, including automotive. Beyond representing companies, Mr. Krakora has advised creditors? committees in several high-profile bankruptcies, including AMR Corp. (American Airlines) and UAL Corp. (United Airlines). In addition to being a longtime ABI member, he recently served as president and chair of the Turnaround Management Association. He is a frequent author and speaker on restructurings and distressed M&A. Mr. Krakora received his B.A. in economics from DePauw University and his M.B.A. in finance from the University of Illinois.