Stephan Caron — SPARQNOW

At-a-Glance

Two-time Olympic medalist in swimming, European champion and world silver medalist in 100 meters freestyle.
Managing Director, Head of EMEA Middle Market Private Debt and Global Head of Growth Lending at BlackRock.
Senior business leader with 20 years experience in financial services running start-up and growth operations of up to 200 people across multiple geographies and products.
Former Board representation of several healthcare companies.
Holds a Masters in International Project Management and a BA in Business Management.

Biography

Stephan Caron is a Managing Director at BlackRock, where he leads EMEA Middle Market Private Debt and serves as Global Head of Growth Lending. With over two decades of experience in financial services, he specializes in originating and executing structured and leveraged finance, direct lending, equity investing, and asset-based lending (ABL) transactions. His expertise spans multiple geographies and products, including leasing and asset finance.