Florian Matena
Director, Advisory Strategy
Florian serves clients across the industrial manufacturing sector, with a particular focus on automotive. He specializes in advising stakeholders in distressed supplier situations, supporting a broad range of scenarios - from rapid liquidity and operational assessments to developing and implementing restructuring plans, pursuing distressed M&A transactions, and executing wind-downs, both in- and out-of-court. He is particularly experienced in navigating complex stakeholder environments involving OEMs (Original Equipment Manufacturers), lenders, and sponsors, with a focus on preserving enterprise value and ensuring operational continuity.
In addition, Florian has led strategic and commercial initiatives for Tier 1 suppliers, including large-scale efforts to recover inflationary cost increases and EV claims with OEM customers.
Since joining the KPMG Detroit office in 2018, Florian has advised a diverse client base, including mid-market family-owned businesses, private equity investors, and global public companies. A German native, he brings international restructuring and industry experience from his time at KPMG in Berlin, as well as prior experience with a German Tier 1 automotive and racing supplier.