
Economist and politician, Jereon Dijsselbloem, is best known for his role as the Chairman of the Dutch Safety Board. An esteemed public speaker, Jeroen enjoys great popularity on the circuit, due to him being a leading authority on: world trade, international policy and Dutch politics. An incredibly engaging speaker, his insight into current affairs has led him to present to such prestigious clients as the IIEA, Oxford Union and the Universiteit Leiden. Transforming complex international political topics into digestible and valuable information for audiences, is something Jeroen does with aplomb, and is what makes him so highly sought after as a political speaker.
First taking steps into politics in 1983, Jereon has gone on to enjoy a highly influential career from being chosen to represent the Labour Party, to positively impacting educational policy, Jeroen has made his mark on international politics. As part of his representation of the Labour Party, Jereon was able to pursue his interest in the sustainability and quality of schooling by leading a parliamentary inquiry on education reform in 2007. After proving his value to the industry, he was appointed Minister of Finance in 2012, and is credited for preventing bankruptcy and ensuring economic growth for Holland.
One of the most prestigious positions Jereon was appointed to in his career, was as the President of the Eurogroup in 2013. Through this role, Jeroen strengthened his ability to negotiate, make clear decisions and lead in the face of disruption, traits which benefit the corporate audiences he speaks to. Responsible for the EU's financial equilibrium, he successfully avoided country-wide bankruptcy on more than one occasion, thanks to his unrivalled expertise and divisive leadership.
From humble beginnings as a student in agricultural economics from Wageningen University, Jereon has built an incredibly influential career in politics, economics and public speaking. A leading figure on several boards, including as the President of the Board of Governors of the European Stability Mechanism, Jereon can offer strategies to effectively negotiate politics and communicate ideas, influenced by his impressive career.
How to hire Jeroen Dijsselbloem
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When he's at corporate events, Jeroen is known to speak on the following topics:
- Economics and finance
- Government and politics
- Dutch politics and policy
- International finance
- Leadership and teamwork