I am the Chief Economist at ING Germany. I have a broad international background in economics and finance, combining public and private sector experience in economic analysis and policy-making. Main focus: Europe, Eurozone, Germany and ECB. My career started in the public sector at the ...more

I am the Chief Economist at ING Germany. I have a broad international background in economics and finance, combining public and private sector experience in economic analysis and policy-making. Main focus: Europe, Eurozone, Germany and ECB. My career started in the public sector at the Ministry of Finance of the Netherlands and the European Commission. In 2008, I joined ING and immediately had to put my experience on Europe, the Euro and policy-making into practice. By now, I have built up excellent skills and experience in analyzing macroeconomic and political developments in Europe, the Eurozone and Germany, including ECB watching. With Europe being the main theme of my professional life, obviously something to say on the euro crisis. I am frequently quoted in international media.less