Stefan Selig

Stefan M. Selig is a highly accomplished banker and senior executive who has served in prominent leadership roles in both the private and public sectors. Throughout his nearly 30 year Wall Street career, Selig has built a reputation as a trusted advisor to his clients and is recognized for his experience and judgment in providing strategic and financial advice to leading companies and investors on a wide range of critical issues. Prior to founding BridgePark, Selig served as President Obama’s Under Secretary of Commerce for International Trade at the U.S. Department of Commerce from 2014-2016. As one of the nation's most senior commercial diplomats, Selig headed the International Trade Administration, a bureau of 2,200 trade and investment professionals in 75 countries around the world. As Under Secretary of Commerce, he was responsible for strengthening the competitiveness of U.S. industry; promoting trade and investment; and working with foreign governments to improve the global business environment. He led in the development of U.S. trade policy in the global economy; created jobs and economic growth by promoting U.S. companies abroad; strengthened American competitiveness across all industries; addressed market access and compliance issues; administered U.S. trade laws; and undertook a range of trade promotion and trade advocacy efforts. Selig also served as the Executive Director of the Travel and Tourism Advisory Board; sat on the board of directors of the Overseas Private Investment Corporation (OPIC), the U.S. government's development finance institution; was a Commissioner for the Congressional Executive Commission on China; and was the Executive Director of the President’s Advisory Council on Doing Business in Africa. Before joining the Obama Administration, Selig spent 15 years at Bank of America Merrill Lynch, most recently as the Executive Vice Chairman of Global Corporate & Investment Banking. At BAML, Selig focused on building and maintaining strategic relationships at the CEO and board-level with important clients of the firm. During his tenure there, Stefan also served as Vice Chairman of Global Investment Banking; Global Head of M&A with responsibility for Global Technology, Media and Telecommunications and Global Financial Sponsors Groups; Chairman, Fairness Opinion Review Committee; Member of Risk and Reputation and New York Market Committees, among others. Prior to joining Bank of America in May 1999, Selig held various senior investment banking positions, including Co-Head of Mergers & Acquisitions for UBS Securities. He began his investment banking career in the Mergers & Acquisitions Group at The First Boston Corporation in 1984, and subsequently was an original member of Wasserstein Perella & Co. Selig holds a B.A. in Economics from Wesleyan University, a General Course Certificate from the London School of Economics and Political Science, and an M.B.A. from Harvard Business School. He has previously served as a member of the board of directors of Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts and of Services for the UnderServed, which supports individuals and families facing challenging situations. He is a member of the Council on Foreign Relations. Selig is currently a board member for Nordic Aviation Capital, Array Holdings Corp. and Drive DeVilbiss Healthcare.