Spencer Sherwin
About Spencer Sherwin
Spencer Sherwin is a professional in Marketplace Business Development at Watershed, focusing on corporate climate solutions. He has a diverse background in finance, technology, and sustainability, with previous roles at BlackRock, FutureAdvisor, Credit Suisse, and Sungevity.
Current Role at Watershed
Spencer Sherwin holds the position of Marketplace Business Development at Watershed, where he has been employed since 2022. In this role, he leads customer-facing initiatives, ensuring that clients in Watershed's Marketplace have access to solutions that accelerate corporate climate programs. His focus is on assisting companies in identifying effective decarbonization strategies.
Previous Experience at BlackRock
Spencer Sherwin has held multiple roles at BlackRock. He served as Vice President of Relationship Management for Aladdin Wealth Tech from 2019 to 2021, where he managed client relationships. Prior to that, he worked as Director of Relationship Management in 2022 for a brief period of six months. Both positions were based in the San Francisco Bay Area.
Career Background in Energy Investment Banking
Spencer Sherwin has a solid foundation in energy investment banking, having worked at Credit Suisse. He started as an Analyst in Energy Investment Banking from 2008 to 2011 in Hong Kong, later transitioning to an Associate role from 2011 to 2012. His experience in this sector has contributed to his expertise in solar energy and sustainability.
Education and Academic Background
Spencer Sherwin earned a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) degree with a double major in East Asian Studies and International Studies from Yale University. He furthered his education by obtaining a Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) from the Haas School of Business at the University of California, Berkeley. His academic background supports his career in finance and sustainability.
Leadership Roles at Sungevity
Before joining Watershed, Spencer Sherwin worked at Sungevity, where he held several leadership positions. He served as Chief of Staff to the CEO from 2014 to 2016 and later as Director and General Manager of the Channel Partner Program from 2016 to 2017. His roles at Sungevity involved strategic oversight and management within the solar energy sector.