Simon Bowden

Simon Bowden is a Director at BlackRock, where they lead the European CLO Portfolio Management Team and serve as a Structurer and Tranche Portfolio Manager since 2021. Prior to this role, Simon was Vice President and Head of European CLO operations at BlackRock from 2015. They have held various positions in the finance sector, including roles at U.S. Bank, Bank of America Merrill Lynch, and Bear Stearns, beginning their career as a Fixed Income Analyst. Simon holds a Bachelor's Degree in Geography and Economics and a Master's Degree in Business Administration and Management, both from the University of Leicester.