Michele Leimgruber

Michele Leimgruber is a former Senior Vice President at Contrarian Capital Management, based in Denver, CO. In this role, she was responsible for overseeing investment operations and managing portfolios with a focus on distressed securities and special situations, which are the firm's core areas of expertise.

She has an extensive background in the financial sector, having previously served as an Associate at Credit Suisse and Donaldson, Lufkin & Jenrette, where she specialized in investment banking and leveraged finance. Her investment experience covers distressed debt, special situations, and credit markets, with notable contributions to the evaluation, structuring, and execution of complex investment strategies.

Michele holds a Master of Business Administration in Finance from the University of California, Berkeley, Haas School of Business, and a Bachelor of Science in Finance and French from Rutgers University. Her expertise is particularly relevant to alternative investments, distressed assets, and cross-border financial transactions.