Leon Szlezinger
About Leon Szlezinger
Leon Szlezinger is the Managing Director & Group Co-Head at Jefferies, specializing in large multi-national restructurings and Chapter 11 reorganizations.
Current Role at Jefferies
Leon Szlezinger serves as the Managing Director & Group Co-Head at Jefferies in New York, United States. He has held this position since 2009, bringing over a decade of experience to the firm. His role involves overseeing significant functions and leading operations within the group, leveraging his extensive experience in restructuring and special situations.
Previous Tenure at Mesirow Financial Consulting
Prior to his current role at Jefferies, Leon Szlezinger was a Senior Managing Director at Mesirow Financial Consulting from 2004 to 2009. Over his five-year tenure, he contributed to the firm’s restructuring division, applying his expertise in handling complex financial reorganizations and stakeholder representations.
Experience at KPMG US
Leon Szlezinger worked as a Partner at KPMG US from 2001 to 2004. During his three years with KPMG, he played a pivotal role in managing restructuring assignments and guiding clients through challenging financial circumstances, further enhancing his expertise in special situations.
Long-term Position at PwC
With a long-term role at PwC, Leon Szlezinger worked as a Partner from 1987 to 2001, based in both London and New York. Over these fourteen years, he developed a robust foundation in economics, business restructuring, and stakeholder representation, which later underpinned his successful career in the financial consulting and restructuring industry.
Educational Background at The University of Manchester
Leon Szlezinger studied Economics at The University of Manchester, earning a Bachelor's degree between 1984 and 1987. His academic background laid the foundation for his expertise in financial consulting, restructuring, and economic analysis, which he has applied throughout his professional journey.
Specialization in Restructuring and Chapter 11 Reorganizations
Specializing in the representation of stakeholders in large multinational restructurings and Chapter 11 reorganizations, Leon Szlezinger brings extensive knowledge and skill to these complex processes. His career has been marked by handling both large and middle-market special situations, demonstrating his versatility and depth of expertise in the field.