Steven Cespedes
About Steven Cespedes
Steven Cespedes is a Debt Finance Manager currently working at Northvolt in Stockholm. He has extensive experience in project finance, having held various positions at BNP Paribas from 2007 to 2021.
Work at Northvolt
Steven Cespedes has been employed at Northvolt since 2021, serving as the Debt Finance Manager. His role involves managing debt financing strategies to support the company's objectives in the battery manufacturing sector. Northvolt focuses on sustainable battery production, and Cespedes' expertise in finance contributes to the company's financial health and project funding.
Previous Experience at BNP Paribas
Prior to his current position, Steven Cespedes held various roles at BNP Paribas, including Director of Project Finance from 2019 to 2021 and Vice President of Project Finance from 2017 to 2019, both based in Paris. He also served as Vice President of Energy and Commodities from 2014 to 2017 and as an Associate from 2007 to 2013. His extensive experience at BNP Paribas provided him with a strong foundation in project finance and energy sectors.
Education and Expertise
Steven Cespedes studied at Lycée Gabriel Guist'hau before pursuing higher education at Arts et Métiers ParisTech, where he earned a Master of Engineering with a focus on Mechanics and Environment from 2002 to 2006. He furthered his education at ESCP Business School, obtaining a Specialized Master in International Project Management, with an emphasis on project management, finance, and multicultural environments from 2006 to 2007.
Background
Steven Cespedes has a strong background in finance and engineering, which has shaped his career in the financial sector. His work experience spans over a decade, primarily in project finance and debt management. He has developed skills in managing complex financial structures and has a deep understanding of the energy and commodities markets.