Jürgen Stark

Jürgen Stark’s Background

Stark studied economics at Eberhard Karls University and the University of Hohenheim, achieving a doctorate in the subject in 1975. Between 1973 and 1978 (whilst studying for his Ph.D.) he worked as a research assistant at University of Hohenheim.

• Deputy German Finance Minister and Personal Representative (“Sherpa”) of the Federal Chancellor in preparation of G7-Summits (1995-1998)
• Former Chief Economist and member of the Governing Council of European Central Bank (2006 – 2011)
• Former Member of the European Union (EU) Monetary Committee and the Economic and Financial Committee (1995-2006)
• Deputy Chairman of the Board of Trustees/Advisory Board at the IFO Institute (1999-2016)

Awards, Accolades, Achievements & Honours

• Honorary professor – Faculty of Economics, Eberhard Karls University Tübingen (2005 present)
• Chairman of the Board – University of Hildesheim Foundation (2003 – 2015)
• Member of the Executive Board and the Governing Council, European Central Bank (2006 2011)
• Vice-President – Deutsche Bundesbank (1998-2006), deputising for the President on the Governing Council, European Central Bank
• Member – Financial Stability Forum (1999 – 2006)
• Member – G20 Deputies (1999 – 2006)
• Member – Committee on the Global Financial System (G10, BIS) (1998 – 2006)
• Deputy Member – Board of Directors, Bank for International Settlements (BIS) (1998 – 2006)
• Member – ESCB International Relations Committee (1998 – 2006)
• Member – Bundesbank Central Bank Council (1998-2002) and Bundesbank Board (2002-2006)
• Alternate Governor/Delegate for Germany – International Monetary Fund (1993 – 2006)
• Member – G7/G10 Deputies (1993 – 2006)
• Member – Supervisory Board, Deutsche Bahn (1995 – 1998)
• Member – Supervisory Board, Deutsche Telekom AG (1995 – 1998)
• State Secretary/Deputy Finance Minister – Federal Ministry of Finance (1995-1998)
• Head – International Monetary and Financial Relations, Financial Relations in the EC, Federal Ministry of Finance (1993-1994)
• Deputy Head – National Monetary Policy, Capital Market Policy, Germany as a Financial Centre, Borrowing, Federal Ministry of Finance (1992 – 1993)
• Head Foreign Trade and Payments, Money and Foreign Currency, Financial Markets Division, Federal Chancellery (1988-1992)
• First Secretary – Permanent Representation of the Federal Republic of Germany to the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade (GATT) (1982-1983)
• Official – Economic Policy Department, Federal Ministry of Economics (1978 1988)

Speaking Style

• Academic, authoritative

An experienced and intuitive economist, Juergen Stark’s depth of knowledge and understanding will provide an eye-opening insight into the financial situation in Europe. Essential listening for economists at all levels and anyone with an interest in the EU.

Known for his former role as chief economist at European Central Bank, Juergen Stark resigned from the post in 2011 after more than six years of providing guidance. He felt that he had no choice other than to end his stretch with the bank early, claiming that the organisation was in a state of panic over the Eurozone crisis and was undertaking misguided steps whilst under pressure from financial powers. This move testament to Starks commitment to sound economic practice was possibly not surprising to those familiar with his incredible career.