Stéphane Guy
About Stéphane Guy
Stéphane Guy serves as the Head of Corporate Development and Strategy at Kpler, leveraging his extensive background in trading and business development. He has worked in various financial hubs and transitioned from trading roles to strategic positions, showcasing his versatility and expertise in both engineering and business.
Current Role at Kpler
Stéphane Guy currently serves as the Head of Corporate Development and Strategy at Kpler, a position he has held since 2021. His role involves evaluating mergers and acquisitions opportunities and exploring new growth areas for the company. He operates in a dual-city capacity, working between London and Paris, which allows him to leverage his extensive international experience.
Previous Experience at Kpler
Stéphane Guy has held multiple roles at Kpler prior to his current position. He was the Head of Sales for the Asia-Pacific region from 2015 to 2018 in Singapore. Following that, he served as the Head of Enterprise Sales & Business Development from 2018 to 2019 in the Paris area. He then transitioned to the role of Head of Business Development and Strategy from 2019 to 2021, also based in Paris and London.
Professional Background in Finance
Stéphane Guy has a diverse background in finance, having worked in various trading roles across major financial institutions. He was a Proprietary Trader at Nomura from 2008 to 2011 in Tokyo and Hong Kong, and previously held positions at UBS and Natixis as an Equity Index Flow Trader and Equity Index Exotic Trader, respectively. His career in trading began at Lehman Brothers, where he worked in the Global Opportunities Group.
Education and Academic Qualifications
Stéphane Guy has a solid educational foundation in both engineering and business. He studied Applied Mathematics at Ecole Centrale Paris, earning a Master of Science (MSc) from 2001 to 2005. He also completed preparatory classes at Lycée Louis-le-Grand. Additionally, he attended INSEAD, where he achieved a Master of Business Administration (MBA) in 2014.
International Experience and Skills
Stéphane Guy possesses extensive international experience, having worked in key financial hubs such as Tokyo, Hong Kong, Singapore, and Paris. His career reflects a transition from trading-focused roles to strategic development, showcasing his versatility and ability to combine technical expertise with strategic business acumen.