Michael Brand is an experienced finance executive with a strong background in acquisition and leveraged buyout (LBO) finance. Currently serving as Executive Director of Acquisition Finance at Oldenburgische Landesbank AG since September 2018, Michael previously held positions as Vice President at Bremer Kreditbank AG and KBC Bank Deutschland AG, where responsibilities included leading acquisition finance teams. Earlier experience includes a role as Junior Project Manager at KfW, focusing on LBO finance. Michael holds a Master of Science in Banking and Finance from Frankfurt School of Finance & Management and has further educational experience from The University of Queensland.