Former EU Competition Commissioner

Karel van Miert played a key role in the modernisation of European competition and deregulation policy in the 1990s. While he was European Competition Commissioner, the media dubbed him 'The most powerful man in Europe'. His responsibilities spanned across shaping policy for transport, credit, investment and consumers, as well as competition policy. Mr. Van Miert was President of Universiteit Nyenrode from 2000 to 2003 and most recently chaired a high level group looking into the transport infrastructure for the enlarged European Union.

"A remarkable interpreter of the European economy's competitive position."

In detail

A proponent of the benefits of competition, he is highly respected for his work regulating mergers and acquisitions, and for implementing a Europe wide competition policy. Currently he is member of the Supervisory Boards of Royal Philips Electronics NV, Wolters Kluwer NV, RWE AG, Fraport and DHV and member of the Board of Agfa Gevaert and de Persgroep. He further is member of the Advisory Board of Guidant Europe NV, Eli Lilly Holdings Ltd., Fitch, Rabobank, Boer & Croon and Goldman Sachs International.

What he offers you

By sharing his appreciation of the European economy and his forecast of its future, you will be well placed to grasp the true competitive picture for your organisation.

He analyses and predicts the impending influences on the European economy so that you can fine-tune your competitive strategy.

As a board or advisory member of numerous large companies his presentations uniquely stretch into the realities of the global business world.

How he presents

A charming and interesting personality, his presentations are personable providing challenging views and values.

Languages

He presents in English, Dutch, French and German.

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