• (978) 720-5374
• 210 Essex Street
  Salem, MA 01970
• matthew.leighton@salemfive.com

Matthew Leighton brings decades of experience as a senior debt lender, with a proven track record of structuring complex financing solutions for private equity–sponsored transactions. Drawing on his large-bank background, he provides valuable insight and perspective to support Salem Five’s target market.

His financing structures are designed not only to fund transactions but also to provide the ongoing liquidity needed to support operations and long-term growth. In today’s market—where private credit plays an increasingly important role—Matthew’s experience with unitranche facilities, first-out structures, and split-lien arrangements helps deliver certainty of execution.

As the market continues to evolve, collaboration between banks and private credit providers has become essential to delivering comprehensive financing solutions. Having worked across a wide range of industries and deal sizes, Matthew takes a value-added approach that combines disciplined credit analysis with creative structuring, enabling sponsors and borrowers to execute with confidence.

Matthew grew up north of Boston and attended college here in the area, earning both his undergraduate and master’s degrees. It’s also the area where he later raised his three children. Outside of work, he enjoys staying active in the outdoors—playing sports, taking walks with his dog, and volunteering his time maintaining property for a nonprofit home that supports individuals with intellectual and other disabilities.