Thomas Foerster

Thomas Foerster is a seasoned finance professional with extensive experience in risk management and credit within BNP Paribas, where tenure spans from 1986 to the present. As Managing Director and Senior Credit Officer, Thomas is responsible for the approval of lending and derivative activities across various sectors such as Project Finance, Oil & Gas, and Leveraged Finance. Responsibilities include formulating credit policies and evaluating transactions for middle-market financing. Thomas's background includes significant roles in structuring leveraged financings and project finance transactions, notably executing energy projects and innovative financing structures. Prior experience includes a role as Project Finance Manager at Veolia Corp. Thomas holds an MBA in Finance from New York University and a BS in Mechanical Engineering from Villanova University.