Leonard Strigel

Leonard Strigel is a rising leader in the embedded finance sector, currently serving as Head of Commercial (Global) and General Manager for Germany at YouLend. He is actively involved in expanding YouLend's market presence in Europe, spearheading strategic partnerships with major platforms like Tide and eBay Germany to facilitate flexible financing solutions for Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs). His work focuses on creating direct, digital access to capital, addressing challenges faced by SMEs in traditional financing channels. youlend+2

His professional journey showcases a consistent career progression in the fintech industry, primarily with iwoca and YouLend. Starting as a Business Development Intern and advancing through roles like Business Analyst and Strategy Associate at iwoca, he developed a strong foundation in business strategy, partnerships, and commercial operations, which he now leverages in his leadership role at YouLend. theorg

Beyond his corporate roles, Leonard has engaged with international organizations early in his career, including internships and a junior consultant position with the United Nations University's BaCh Initiative and an internship with the UNDP's Equator Initiative. This experience highlights an early interest in global challenges and initiatives. theorg+1