Mathias Leschau

Mathias Leschau currently serves as the Director and Head of Restructuring & Workout at Deutsche Handelsbank AG, where he plays a pivotal role in navigating complex financial challenges within the bank’s growth finance and venture debt portfolios. His expertise lies in the strategic restructuring and workout of distressed transactions, with a keen focus on optimizing risk-adjusted returns and safeguarding the bank’s asset quality. Mathias’s deep understanding of structured finance, securitisation, and asset-backed securities (ABS) enables him to craft innovative solutions tailored to the unique needs of each portfolio.

In his role, Mathias oversees a diverse range of projects involving the assessment and restructuring of growth finance and venture debt transactions, often involving early-stage companies and high-growth sectors. His approach combines rigorous risk assessment with pragmatic negotiation skills, ensuring that stakeholders’ interests are balanced while maximizing value creation. Mathias’s leadership in portfolio management and distressed asset resolution has consistently delivered tangible results, mitigating potential losses and positioning the bank for sustainable growth.

His comprehensive skill set in leveraged finance, corporate finance, and debt restructuring, complemented by his ability to lead cross-functional teams, makes him a key driver of Deutsche Handelsbank’s strategic initiatives in the restructuring space. Mathias’s industry insights and proactive approach to workout strategies not only enhance the bank’s resilience but also reinforce its reputation as a trusted partner in complex financial transactions. Through his work, he continues to shape innovative restructuring frameworks that address the evolving challenges of the financial industry.