This panel explores how the European Union is developing and implementing its trade strategies specifically in response to the current global climate marked by increasing tariff disputes and protectionist measures.
Speaker
Gerassimos Thomas
Director-General in the Directorate-General for Taxation and Customs Union
European Commission
Prior to his current assignment, G. Thomas had professional assignments as: Deputy Minister for Environment and Energy in Greece (2019-2020) Deputy Director-General in the Directorate-General for Energy and Chairman of the Steering Board of the European Fund for Strategic Investments (EFSI) (2014-2019)
Director Finance at DG ECFIN (2009-2014)
member of the EIB and EIF Board of Directors (2009-2017)
Head of cabinet of Joaquin Almunia, Commissioner for Economic and Monetary Affairs (2005-2009)
Deputy Spokesman for Commission President Romano Prodi Spokesman for economic and monetary affairs for Commissioner Pedro Solbes (2000-2004). Prior to 2004 held various positions in the European Commission, the European Investment Fund and in investment banking in London.
Director Finance at DG ECFIN (2009-2014)
member of the EIB and EIF Board of Directors (2009-2017)
Head of cabinet of Joaquin Almunia, Commissioner for Economic and Monetary Affairs (2005-2009)
Deputy Spokesman for Commission President Romano Prodi Spokesman for economic and monetary affairs for Commissioner Pedro Solbes (2000-2004). Prior to 2004 held various positions in the European Commission, the European Investment Fund and in investment banking in London.
Thursday 6 | 11
Paul-Henri Spaak Room | Sofitel Brussels Europe HotelThu 6 | 11
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