Benjamin Kohnke

Benjamin Kohnke is a financial professional with extensive experience in equity research, particularly within the German market. Currently serving as the Head of Equity Research Germany at Stifel Financial Corp. since November 2020, Benjamin previously held the position of Managing Director at MainFirst Group from July 2017 to November 2020, overseeing equity research. At Deutsche Bank, Benjamin worked from September 2003 to July 2017, progressing from Vice President to Director, focusing on German small and midcap companies across various sectors, including telecommunications, media, and fintech. Benjamin began their career with internships at Deutsche Bank and Berenberg Bank. Academically, Benjamin holds a Dipl. Kaufmann in Finance and Accounting from the University of Hamburg and a Master in Business Administration from Copenhagen Business School.