Christopher Blum

Christopher Blum is a seasoned finance professional with extensive experience in investment banking and corporate banking. Currently serving as the Head of Corporate Clients Group and Head of Sectors & Advisory at BNP Paribas since July 2018, Christopher leads various client franchises in North America, focusing on Unified Sectors and Advisory, Corporate Client Coverage, and Financial Sponsor Coverage. Prior to this role, Christopher held the position of Head of Corporate Finance for the Americas at BNP Paribas, overseeing investment banking products including Equity Capital Markets and M&A. With a background as Managing Director and Co-Head of Leveraged Finance Americas at Deutsche Bank from July 1999 to July 2018, Christopher brings a wealth of expertise to the finance industry. Christopher graduated from Princeton University with a Bachelor's degree in Economics in 1999.