Thomas Oehl is a Global Head Commodity Finance, Managing Director at Westlb. He possess expertise in structured finance, risk management, investment banking, banking, capital markets and 45 more skills. Colleagues describe him as "Thomas reported directly to me (in my function as Global Head Commodity-Mining-Trade&Export Finance) as Global Head Commodity Finance from 2009 to 2013. He was heading a global team of 30 professionals in 5 locations (London, Dusseldorf, Singapore, Sao Paulo and Moscow). Thomas took this position end of 2005 and then worked studiously to transform the department (through changes of personnel and a different, more modern business approach) into a leading business unit in the commodity finance space. This was evident in generating record income (after risk), a very low risk profile of the portfolio – also during the 2009 global financial crisis -, a low staff fluctuation and spearheading various bank-wide successful strategic capital efficiency initiatives (e.g. recognition of insurances for portfolio and risk management purposes). Thomas readily takes personal responsibility for tasks and actions and demonstrates clear focus, and strong commitment to achieve only the best results. He retains high motivation and effectiveness, even in very challenging situations. Thomas demonstrates a logical approach to analysing information, situations or issues and makes sound judgments when weighing up complex issues, making decisions or formulating solutions for clients. Thomas applies up to date technical knowledge accurately and is able to influence others by presenting himself and ideas/information clearly and succinctly in a well structured format. He is forward looking innovative, with a strong business acumen, creates a vision and a climate that combines new ideas and commercial awareness for clients and the company (e.g. in 2009 Thomas kickstarted the initiative for the application of insurance products for exposure and risk management purposes within the bank). He is a strong team player who is able to influence others by gaining their trust and support through open communication and acting with confidence, commitment and a sense of urgency to ensure effective execution. He put strong efforts into understanding clients’ requirements (internal and external) and consistently delivers business opportunities/high quality solutions within agreed deadlines while adapting his own approach to take into account clients' strategic requirements to create win-win solutions. These attributes made him an important senior member in the management team of Global Structured Finance."