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EPISODE · Oct 15, 2025 · 45 MIN

Mark Korda: Enron, Ansett, Timbercorp, Arrium & Collingwood

from What I learned in business (that didn't kill me!)

Born out of the ashes of Enron and the collapse of global Big 5 firm Arthur Andersen, Korda Mentha has become a powerhouse advisory firm in Australia/Asia fuelled by winning some of the biggest and most high profile mandates in the country.In this episode of What I Learned About Business (That Didn’t Kill Me), James H Stewart sits down with Mark Korda, co-founder of KordaMentha to discuss the inside story of founding KordaMentha, the lessons learned through some of Australia’s biggest corporate crises — including Ansett Airlines, Timbercorp, and Arrium, and the difficult cultural journey to transform Australia's most successful sporting club, Collingwood FC.Key Takeaways:How to lead under intense public and financial pressureHow to balance transparency and authority in difficult timesWhy culture matters to business success“You don’t learn much when things go right — you learn, when everything almost falls apart.” — Mark KordaAbout Mark Korda:Mark Korda is Co-Founder of KordaMentha and a former President of the Collingwood Football Club. With decades in corporate restructuring, he’s been at the helm of landmark Australian administrations and continues to shape thinking on business recovery and governance.About Korda Mentha:https://www.linkedin.com/company/kordamentha/posts/?feedView=allhttps://kordamentha.com/home🎧 Listen on Apple Podcasts or Spotify — and don’t forget to follow, rate, and share.What I Learned in Business (That Didn’t Kill Me!) is hosted by James H. Stewart — Senior commercial advisor and founder of JamesHStewart.com.Connect with James: 🌐 JamesHStewart.com | LinkedInDisclaimer: The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the individuals involved and do not necessarily reflect the views of their organisations, affiliates, or of the host. This podcast is for general informational purposes only and should not be taken as business, financial, or professional advice. Listeners should seek their own independent advice before making decisions related to any topics discussed. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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