Michael Lenhart

Aviation Engine MRO | Regional Aircraft & Engine Lessors & Banks | Derivatives & Structured Products | Capital Markets & Finance | Entrepreneurial & Project Leadership | Aviation Enthusiast

Bad Kreuznach, Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany

About

I am working in aviation engine MRO and asset management at Lufthansa Technik AERO Alzey, focusing on the development of the lessors & banks client segment in the regional engine business. I manage relationships with international lessors and financial institutions and coordinate across technical, commercial, and legal functions to support commercial development and specific customer requirements. Finance professional with a background in derivatives and structured products, gained at J.P. Morgan, Lehman Brothers, and Nomura in London. Experienced in financial engineering, risk management, and cross-functional collaboration across sales, trading, legal, and quantitative teams. Former Managing Director of a construction and real estate company in Germany, with over 15 years of entrepreneurial and operational responsibility, including large-scale project execution, stakeholder management, and full commercial accountability.

Experience

  • Key Account Manager Lessors & Banks at Lufthansa Technik AERO Alzey GmbH
    Jan 2026 - Present · 6 mos

    Engine Leasing & Asset Management Supporting the development of the lessor and banking segment within the regional engine MRO business Managing strategic relationships with international lessors and financial institutions Coordinating with internal stakeholders across technical, commercial, and legal functions to support the Lessors & Banks client segment

  • Managing Director & Project Manager at Lenhart Metallbau GmbH
    Jul 2009 - Dec 2025 · 16 yrs 6 mos

    Full operational and commercial responsibility for a mid-sized construction company with 40 employees Responsible for costing, business development, contract negotiations, and coordination of all internal and external stakeholders, including clients, architects, engineers, subcontractors, and public authorities Managed façade and fire protection works within complex commercial, industrial, and public construction projects with total investment volumes of up to EUR 125 million Negotiated major contracts and maintained key business relationships with clients, suppliers, and financial institutions Enhanced problem-solving, analytical, leadership, and communication skills in high-pressure project environments

  • Director | Structuring & Product Development - Equity Derivatives at Nomura
    Oct 2008 - Jul 2009 · 10 mos

    Took over responsibilities from Lehman Brothers following the Nomura acquisition Structured and priced exotic and hybrid options on equities, funds, commodities, and FX Led the fund-linked and retail structuring team, developing tailored solutions for capital markets and investment strategies Applied quantitative methods, Monte Carlo simulations, and scenario analysis to design innovative products Coordinated across trading, sales, and legal to deliver complex structured solutions for institutional and retail clients

  • Vice President | Structuring & Product Development - Equity Derivatives & Hybrids at Lehman Brothers
    Jul 2005 - Sep 2008 · 3 yrs 3 mos

    Structured and priced exotic and hybrid derivatives across equities, funds, commodities, and FX Designed and implemented innovative index strategies, both quantitative and fundamental, tailored to client investment needs Developed and valued structured products linked to CPPI strategies, including fund- and hedge fund–based solutions Coordinated with trading, sales, and legal teams on the issuance of complex structured investment products Delivered client presentations across Germany, Switzerland, Belgium, and Scandinavia, strengthening cross-border business development

  • J.P. Morgan (London, UK · On-site)
    • Analyst | Financial Engineering - Equity Exotics & Hybrids
      Apr 2004 - Jul 2005 · 1 yr 4 mos

      Worked across structuring and execution functions within the Equity Exotics & Hybrids desk Valued exotic options, primarily on equities, equity indices, funds, and hybrid structures including commodities and FX Built Excel-based models for backtesting and scenario analysis Structured options on CPPI strategies to meet institutional client demand Supported the creation of customized indices, both theme-based and quantitatively driven

    • Intern | Sales - Structured Products Germany
      Jan 2004 - Apr 2004 · 4 mos

      Built Excel-based models for backtesting and scenario analysis to support product development and client pitches Drafted term sheets and coordinated with external legal counsel on prospectus documentation Contributed to the design of structured product marketing materials for German institutional clients