Philippe Watrelot
US Technology Coverage Senior Banker & Sustainable Finance Advisor | Crédit Agricole Corporate & Investment Bank (CIB) | Client Solutions Strategist & Network Activator | ESG, Capital Markets, M&A & Syndication Solutions
- Role
- Executive Director, Us Technology Coverage at Crédit Agricole CIB
- Location
- New York, NY, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Philippe Watrelot
Throughout my dynamic Corporate & Investment Banking (CIB) career at Crédit Agricole, I have honed my expertise as an intentional relationship-builder, productive business partner & client solutions strategist. Currently as a US CIB Technology Senior Banker, I am charged with the development & delivery of a unified regional commercial market plan in advancement of new US Tech Client relationships & mandates with top tier target companies in the software, hardware, IT services & payments space including Alphabet, Amazon, Apple, Dell, Mastercard, Palo Alto Networks, Snowflake, Salesforce & Stripe.Concurrently, my dual passion for Sustainable Finance has driven my career-defining role as the bank\'s Senior CIB Sustainable Finance Advisor (2017-current), commencing with the pivotal design & implementation of Bank’s nascent business strategy in 2012, and continued market exposure in client ESG mandate solutions, sustainable finance frameworks & green bond issuances. I thrive in environments where I align, influence & activate my global & intercultural network - specifically across the Global Head of CIB, US Sustainable Finance & 250+ person Americas/EMEA/APAC Senior Banker, Country Officer & Product Specialist teams - to identify, structure & manage the execution of optimal client mandates (ie, Syndications, ESG Solutions, IB/M&A,). Notably, I\'ve had the incredible opportunity to build a diverse coverage skillset across AgriFood, Renewable Energy sectors serving US Multinational & Canadian CIB clients (20••••21) including Cargill, Ford, GM, John Deere, McDonald\'s & Nike. SELECT CAREER HIGHLIGHTS• US CIB Tech Sr. Banker, Commercial Model Build & Launch Strategist (2021-current): Headed development & launch of first structured, harmonized US Tech coverage & onboarding strategy• AgriFood & Renewable Energy US Multinational & Canadian CIB Banker Expertise (20••••21): Strategic Partner driving new business origination mandate strategy for corporate client’s cross-border operations/projects (APAC, EMEA, Latin America)• CA\'s Nascent Sustainable Finance Business Model Architect (20••••15), driving bank’s pioneer Sustainable Finance status & consistent top global ranking in Europe/US ESG Solutions• US Sustainable Finance Advisor (2017-current): Scaled US specialist team of 4, building KPIs & steering partnership with Coverage Bankers/RMs regarding ESG Solutions & market best practices• Dual US/France citizen possessing global & intercultural fluency garnered through strategic US, European & APAC network amplifying, career-pathing opportunities
Experience
Executive Director, Us Technology Coverage
Jan 2021 — Present · New York, NY, US
In partnership with the Global Head of CIB Client Coverage & new US Technology Group MD, I assumed a strategic US Tech Banking & business development leadership role with a dedicated coverage team of 5 since 2021. In this capacity, I am charged with the development & delivery of unified regional commercial market plan in advancement of new US Tech Client relationships & mandates with top tier target companies in software, hardware, IT/Cloud services, & PMTs space. Notably, I\'ve strategically harvested & activated 10+ new US Tech coverage relationships since 2022, penetrating & influencing key C-Suite (CFO/Treasurer/Chief Revenue Officer) leaders to introduce/establish bank’s capabilities & partnership opportunities with Credit Agricole Group’s 40+ diverse entities. Furthermore, as a collaborative player/coach, I strive to continuously champion, mentor & upskill our 5 member US Tech Coverage team in the development of customized client marketing strategy & action plans. I also steer team introductions & deal partnerships with CIB Americas/Global Senior Bankers & Product specialists across DCM, ESG Solutions, Syndications & M&A.
Education
ESCP Business School
Master's degree, Finance, General
BI Norwegian Business School
Finance and Strategy
Lycee St Jean de Bethune
Baccalaureat, Economics and Sociology
1996
Skills
- Analysis
- International Project Management
- Internal Audit
- Derivatives
- Fixed Income
- Financial Markets
- Investment Banking
- Compliance Management
- Management
- Operational Risk
- Aml
- Banking
- Risk Management
- Corporate Finance
- Internal Controls
- Structured Products
- Financial Risk
- Credit Risk
- Fixed Income Products
- Capital Markets
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