Jeroen Dijsselbloem

Economist, Dutch politician and politics speaker, Jereon Dijsselbloem, has served as Chairman of the Dutch Safety Board since 2019. The esteemed public speaker enjoys great popularity on the speaking circuit, with many referring to him as an authority on world trade, international policy and Dutch politics. An incredibly engaging individual, his insight into current affairs has led him to present with such prestigious clients as the IIEA, Oxford Union and the Universiteit Leiden. International politics can be complex and difficult to understand, but Jereon's eloquent speaking style and expert authority leaves any audience with a better understanding of current affairs.

Since he first showed an interest in politics in 1983, Jereon has gone on to enjoy a highly influential career. In 2000, he was chosen to represent the Labour Party, which allowed him to lead a parliamentary inquiry on education reform in 2007. Jereon has a great interest in education, so has dedicated much of his career to ensuring the quality and sustainability of schools across the country. This also means that he has a roster of diverse topics to discuss as a speaker, further increasing his defining influence on the circuit. After being appointed Minister of Finance in 2012, Jereon is credited for preventing bankruptcy and ensuring economic growth, the methodology of which he shares as a speaker.

In 2013, Jereon was appointed President of the Eurogroup. This incredibly prestigious role strengthened his ability to negotiate, make clear decisions and lead in the face of disruption, traits which benefit corporate audiences. With the EU's financial equilibrium in Jereon's hands, he successfully avoided country-wide bankruptcy on more than one occasion. Aside from current affairs, Jereon's extensive experience in economics makes him the ideal finance and banking speaker - few speakers can say that they were responsible for the fate of one of the world's most influential powers, the EU.

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 President of the Board of Governors of the European Stability Mechanism until 2018, Jereon can offer strategies to effectively negotiate and communicate, influenced by his career.