Robert D. Katz, CPA, CTP

Robert D. Katz, CPA, CTP is managing director of Eisner Advisory Group LLC in Philadelphia and has more 25 years of experience working with public and private middle-market companies, both in and out of bankruptcy. In a leadership capacity, he acts as interim president, CFO, COO, CRO or treasurer.He also acts as plan administrator, distribution trustee and receiver. In addition, Mr. Katz advises U.S.Trustees, creditors’ committees, company management, lenders and private-equity funds. He pursues substantial litigation claims and avoidance actions, and serves as an expert witness. Mr. Katz is an ad-visor and board member for public companies, private family-owned businesses, and many nonprofit organizations. He was recently named Distressed M&A Dealmaker of the Year by The M&A Advisor.In addition, Mr. Katz prepares statements and schedules, forecasts and projections, and negotiates with secured and unsecured creditors. He assists companies planning for, going through and emerging from a § 363 sales process, and he has turned around, operated and improved the performance of companies in the pharmaceutical, health care, manufacturing, wholesale distribution, high tech, retail, hotel/casino, publishing, printing, service industries and nonprofit sectors. Mr. Katz helps companies raise capital, including refinancing debt, securing debtor-in-possession financing, and adding lines of credit and term loans. He also has guided clients through strategic acquisitions, raising equity capital and divestitures.Mr. Katz is a member of ABI and the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants, PennsylvaniaInstitute of Certified Public Accountants, Turnaround Management Association and Commercial Fi-nance Association. He also is an adjunct professor at Temple University. Mr. Katz received his B.S.E. in accounting and business management from the University of Pennsylvania Wharton School of Business and his M.B.A. from Temple University.