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    Otmar Issing

    Discover the expert insights of a globally respected economist, central banker, and the acclaimed author of ‘The Birth of the Euro’.


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      Otmar Issing

      Architect of the Euro & Leading Authority on Global Monetary Policy

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

      Otmar Issing is globally recognised as one of the most influential central bankers of the modern era and the primary architect of the European single currency. As the first Chief Economist and Member of the Executive Board of the European Central Bank (ECB) from 1998 to 2006, he designed the proprietary monetary policy framework that successfully launched and anchored the euro. His unparalleled expertise in macroeconomic stability, inflation control, and international financial architecture makes him an invaluable strategic advisor to financial institutions, multinational corporations, and sovereign governments navigating complex global economic transitions.

      Prior to his historic tenure at the ECB, Professor Issing served as a Member of the Executive Board of the Deutsche Bundesbank from 1990 to 1998, where he guided Germany through the complex macroeconomic ramifications of national reunification. His reputation for unyielding commitment to price stability and institutional independence cemented his status as a premier global economic strategist. Following the 2008 global financial crisis, he was appointed by the German Chancellor to chair the High-Level Advisory Group on the New Financial Architecture, tasked with developing robust regulatory frameworks to prevent future systemic failures.

      Professor Issing has served as President of the Center for Financial Studies (CFS) at Goethe University Frankfurt and remains an active and commanding voice in global economics. He has previously operated as an International Advisor to major financial institutions, providing prescient insights into systemic risk, market volatility, and global capital flows. A prolific academic and thought leader, his extensive publications include the definitive text The Birth of the Euro, alongside seminal papers on inflation and central bank independence. He holds numerous honorary doctorates from universities across Europe and has been awarded prestigious international honours, including the Grand Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany.

      Strategic Speaking Topics

      • The Future of the Eurozone and European Integration: Critical analysis of structural reforms, sovereign debt, and the long-term viability of the monetary union.
      • Global Monetary Policy and Central Bank Independence: Examining the evolving mandate of central banks and the necessity of safeguarding political independence in turbulent times.
      • Inflation Dynamics: Historical context, current trajectories, and strategic forecasting for businesses operating in shifting inflation environments.
      • Navigating Systemic Risks in Global Financial Markets: Identifying vulnerabilities in the international financial architecture and building institutional resilience.
      • Geopolitics and Macroeconomic Stability: Understanding how shifting geopolitical power dynamics impact global trade, currency valuations, and capital allocation.
      • Post-Crisis Regulatory Architecture: High-level insights into the evolution of global financial regulation and its practical implications for the banking and investment sectors.

      Key Takeaways

      • Unrivalled authority in central banking, having served as the founding Chief Economist of the European Central Bank and a primary architect of the euro.
      • Deep strategic foresight into macroeconomic trends, inflation control, and international monetary policy frameworks.
      • Extensive advisory experience at the highest levels of sovereign government and Tier-1 global financial institutions.
      • Delivers actionable, proprietary intelligence on navigating the complexities of the European and broader global economic landscape.
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      • "No one can tell the story of the birth of the Euro better than Otmar Issing. In this book, he shares the financial insights of an innovative economist and the practical wisdom of a seasoned leader. The book is exceptionally well written, laced with touching personal stories. There is no better way to understand the amazing birth of the Euro than to read this book."

        Prof. John B.Taylor, Stanford University

        • Otmar Issing "No one can tell the story of the birth of the Euro better than Otmar Issing. In this book, he shares the financial insights of an innovative economist and the practical wisdom of a seasoned leader. The book is exceptionally well written, laced with touching personal stories. There is no better way to understand the amazing birth of the Euro than to read this book."
        5 / 5

      • "It is hard to think of a single monetary event more important than the creation of European Monetary Union. Otmar Issing, the intellectual force behind the first decade of the European Central Bank, has written a brilliant account of the debates and struggles behind the birth of the Euro, an event which has reshaped the world monetary order."

        Mervyn A.King, Governor Bank of England

        • Otmar Issing "It is hard to think of a single monetary event more important than the creation of European Monetary Union. Otmar Issing, the intellectual force behind the first decade of the European Central Bank, has written a brilliant account of the debates and struggles behind the birth of the Euro, an event which has reshaped the world monetary order."
        5 / 5

      • "Professor Otmar Issing was an exceptional and decisive actor in making the euro, first as the chief economist and member of the Directorate of the Bundesbank and then as the chief economist and member of the Executive Board of the European Central Bank. His book is remarkable for his accuracy, lucidity and pertinence. It gives the reader the unique perspective of a major decision-maker, who is both a living symbol of the successful transition from the national currencies to the euro and a privileged witness of those historic events."

        Jean-Claude Trichet, President of the European Central Bank

        • Otmar Issing "Professor Otmar Issing was an exceptional and decisive actor in making the euro, first as the chief economist and member of the Directorate of the Bundesbank and then as the chief economist and member of the Executive Board of the European Central Bank. His book is remarkable for his accuracy, lucidity and pertinence. It gives the reader the unique perspective of a major decision-maker, who is both a living symbol of the successful transition from the national currencies to the euro and a privileged witness of those historic events."
        5 / 5