Björn Bronger

“Our understanding of living in such a unique, diverse and beautiful world should be guided by honour and respect. Awareness and protection of our environment, equality of humankind and leaving no one behind are the guiding principles in an ever closer and more interconnected future.”

Main area of expertise: Project finance (including PPP), structured finance, investment loans and collateralisation.

Secondary area of expertise: International relations with a focus on international organisations, international financial policy and international administrative law.

Björn Bronger works in the investment banking team responsible for the origination, structuring and financing of projects with financial institutions in Central and Southeast Europe, and the EFTA states. His experience includes loans, guarantees and structured finance products (e.g. securitisation structures like ABS).  Previously, he worked for EIB’s legal department (most recently as Counsel), and two international law firms.

Björn’s academic background is focused on law and business. In addition to his PhD in law (University of Heidelberg and New York University), he received an Executive MBA from Mannheim Business School and ESSEC (Paris). His previous academic achievements also include a postgraduate degree in international relations. As the author of various articles and books, he regularly gives speeches and participates in panel discussions. He’s also acting professor at the Luxembourg School for Business.

Outside of his work for the EIB, Björn is an advocate for he champions climate change, promotes diversity and advocates for multilateralism, and is strongly engaged in various non-profit organisations. He is also an independent lawyer.