Meet the LIFG
Board Of Directors
LIFG aims to be a driving force and thought-leader when it comes to investing in disruptive innovation. Our leadership embraces this vision and supports LIFG on this journey. The LIFG Board of Directors oversees LIFG’s commitment to achieving our goals, as we seek to deliver long-term value for our clients.


Wilhelm Leighton, 85 years old, is one of the founders of Leighton International Financial Group (LIFG). With his outstanding strategic vision and financial innovation, he has achieved LIFG's global financial status. As a famous German financier and entrepreneur, Wilhelm Leighton is known as "one of the pioneers of modern asset management and corporate financing", and his influence extends to the global financial market.

Franz Goertz, 58, is an Executive Director of Leighton International Financial Group (LIFG) and has held key decision-making roles in the company for 34 years. With a strong background in finance and outstanding leadership, Franz has accumulated rich experience in the global capital markets and has played a decisive role in every important moment of the company's growth. He focuses on the company's strategic planning and cross-border investment projects, and is one of the core forces driving the company's innovation and market expansion.

Harold von Balder, 66, is one of the core shareholders of Leighton International Financial Group (LIFG) and has 38 years of rich financial experience. Harold joined LIFG after graduating from finance and rose through the ranks to become one of the company's shareholders. He is not only an important driving force for the company's development, but also has a profound impact on the evolution of global capital markets and cross-border investment strategies.

Alexander Krauss, 54, is the current CEO of Leighton International Financial Group (LIFG). He has 29 years of experience in the financial industry since joining the company. As the core decision-maker of the group, Alexander has successfully led Leighton International Financial Group to the pinnacle of the global financial industry with his profound financial background, rich international investment experience and outstanding leadership. He is well aware of market trends, adheres to forward-looking thinking, continuously promotes the global strategic development of the group, and has achieved breakthroughs and innovations in many fields.