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    Barbara Kolm

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    Barbara Kolm

    Austria’s leading economist and Director of the Austrian Economics Center. Discover this free-market advocate’s compelling vision for economic growth.


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      Barbara Kolm

      Macroeconomic Strategist, Former Vice President of the Austrian Central Bank & Advocate for Free Market Economics

      Core Intelligence Domain: Economics & Finance
      Location: Vienna, Austria | Languages: English, German
      Representation: Represented globally by PSpeakers Global Intelligence

      Barbara Kolm is a preeminent Austrian economist, former Vice President of the Oesterreichische Nationalbank (Austrian Central Bank), and a globally recognised authority on macroeconomic strategy, monetary policy, and free-market economics. Serving as the Director of the Austrian Economics Center (AEC) and President of the Friedrich A. v. Hayek Institute, she is at the forefront of international economic discourse. With a career defined by shaping financial regulation, advising international governments, and pioneering economic frameworks, Professor Kolm provides unparalleled C-suite insights into the intersection of geopolitical shifts, fiscal sustainability, and global trade dynamics.

      Leadership & Economic Influence

      Throughout her distinguished career, Barbara Kolm has held critical roles within the European financial ecosystem. Her tenure as Vice President of the Austrian Central Bank and her supervisory role on the board of the Austrian Financial Market Authority (FMA) cemented her reputation as a formidable voice in central banking and systemic risk management. Furthermore, as a Professor at the University of Donja Gorica, she bridges the gap between academic economic theory and practical, real-world fiscal execution.

      She is a leading proponent of the Austrian School of Economics, advocating for deregulation, tax simplification, and the structural reduction of bureaucratic bottlenecks to stimulate entrepreneurial growth. Her geopolitical economic frameworks are routinely leveraged by multinational corporations and policymakers to navigate inflationary pressures, currency fluctuations, and shifting international trade corridors.

      Major Achievements & Affiliations

      • Former Vice President of the Oesterreichische Nationalbank (Austrian Central Bank).
      • Director of the Austrian Economics Center (AEC) and President of the Friedrich A. v. Hayek Institute.
      • Former Member of the Supervisory Board of the Austrian Financial Market Authority (FMA).
      • Active member of the prestigious Mont Pelerin Society.
      • Founder and key driver of the Free Market Road Show, an internationally acclaimed economic forum spanning across Europe and the Americas.
      • Recognised globally for her contributions to economic policy, receiving numerous international awards for structural economic reform advocacy and the promotion of free enterprise.

      Key Speaking Topics & Strategic Frameworks

      • Global Monetary Policy & Central Banking: Navigating interest rates, quantitative tightening, and the future of fiat currencies in an inflationary era.
      • The Austrian School of Economics in Practice: Leveraging classical liberal economic principles to foster corporate innovation, competitive advantage, and resilient business models.
      • Geopolitical Economics & Trade: Understanding the economic ramifications of shifting global alliances, supply chain realignments, and international sanctions.
      • European Economic Competitiveness: A critical analysis of EU regulatory frameworks, fiscal policies, and strategies for maintaining global market agility.
      • Financial Architecture & Wealth Preservation: Macro-level strategies for institutional investors and corporations to safeguard capital amidst systemic volatility.

      Key Takeaways

      • Macroeconomic Foresight: Gain proprietary insights from a former Central Bank Vice President on forecasting inflation, interest rate trajectories, and currency stability.
      • Regulatory Navigation: Learn how to proactively adapt corporate strategy to shifting European and global financial regulations without stifling innovation.
      • Strategic Resilience: Equip leadership teams with actionable frameworks based on the Austrian School of Economics to drive sustainable, debt-managed growth.
      • Geopolitical Agility: Understand the hidden economic drivers behind global conflicts and trade wars to secure international supply chains and cross-border investments.
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      • “Barbara Kolm is a speaker who masters all four corners of the policy world. She runs a leading European think tank. She has contacts and information sources all over the globe. She has practical government experience as deputy director of a Central Bank. And she knows how to communicate complex ideas in an engaging, conversational way. Few speakers have her depth of experience and insight.

        John Fund, Journalist

        • Barbara Kolm “Barbara Kolm is a speaker who masters all four corners of the policy world. She runs a leading European think tank. She has contacts and information sources all over the globe. She has practical government experience as deputy director of a Central Bank. And she knows how to communicate complex ideas in an engaging, conversational way. Few speakers have her depth of experience and insight.
        5 / 5

      • “Barbara Kolm is a unique and vibrant presenter. I have been fortunate to see Barbara engage many different groups over the years and in varying ways. She is a superb speaker, thoughtful, and clear on a wide range of topics from geopolitics to economics to policy. She always brings her powerful intellect and experience set stretching the European and global landscapes. She also has a special way of leading roundtable and panel discussions. All is done with charm and grace.”

        Larry Goodman,Center for Financial Stability

        • Barbara Kolm “Barbara Kolm is a unique and vibrant presenter. I have been fortunate to see Barbara engage many different groups over the years and in varying ways. She is a superb speaker, thoughtful, and clear on a wide range of topics from geopolitics to economics to policy. She always brings her powerful intellect and experience set stretching the European and global landscapes. She also has a special way of leading roundtable and panel discussions. All is done with charm and grace.”
        5 / 5