K2 Integrity appoints Michael Kallabat as Global Head of Investigations & Disputes
K2 Integrity, a global consultancy for risk management and business forensics, has appointed Michael Kallabat as Global Head of its Investigations & Disputes practice.
In his role, Kallabat leads a multidisciplinary team of consultants, investigators, forensic accountants and other specialists focused on topics such as business disputes, cross-border fraud, bribery and corruption investigations, and complex forensic matters.
He joins K2 Integrity from Ankura, where he was a Managing Director in its Riyadh office. Earlier, he held senior roles at global consulting firms Alvarez & Marsal, Control Risks and Deloitte. During this time, he led teams developing and executing risk management and compliance strategies for clients across the United States, Middle East, Europe, and Asia.
In his client work, Kallabat helps organizations identify critical vulnerabilities and build the enterprise-wide risk management strategies needed to protect their reputation and long-term resilience. He also has experience with fraud risk program design, third-party anti-bribery and anti-corruption screening, and crisis and business continuity planning.
He has advised boards and senior executives across the energy, finance, infrastructure, retail, and transportation sectors, among others.
Commenting on his move, Kallabat noted: “I’m thrilled to be joining K2 at such a pivotal moment in its evolution, as the company continues to expand its services and capabilities for clients. I’m excited to contribute to K2 Integrity’s journey as it embraces change, technology, and AI to build for the future.”
Aaron Karczmer, CEO of K2 Integrity, said: “We are delighted to bring on board a leader of Michael’s extensive qualifications and experience to assist our clients with their most pressing risk management needs. His addition reflects our commitment to provide clients with a unique combination of the best in human intelligence and the most advanced AI-enabled systems to address the challenges of a rapidly evolving and increasingly complex risk landscape.”
