Otmar Issing is a world-renowned German economist. He is President of the Center for Financial Studies since 2006, and one of Europe’s most influential central bankers of the last 20 years. He was one of the principal architects of the common European currency, and as the former Chief Economist and... Read more
Otmar Issing is a world-renowned German economist. He is President of the Center for Financial Studies since 2006, and one of Europe’s most influential central bankers of the last 20 years. He was one of the principal architects of the common European currency, and as the former Chief Economist and Member of the Board of the European Central Bank (ECB) 1998-2006, he developed the “two pillar” approach to monetary policy decision-making that the ECB has adopted.
Until 1998 he was a Member of the Board of the Deutsche Bundesbank with a seat on the Central Bank Council. He previously held Chairs of Economics at the Universities of Würzburg and Erlangen-Nürnberg.
He headed the Advisory Council on a New Financial Order appointed by the German Chancellor Angela Merkel 2008-12, and was also was a member of the High Level Group of the European Commission chaired by De Larosière.
Currently Issing is Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the Gesellschaft für Kapitalmarktforschung, Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the House of Finance, Goethe University Frankfurt, Member of the Hochschul¬rat of the University of Wurzburg, and an international advisor to Goldman Sachs.
You can book Otmar Issing through London Speaker Bureau by submitting the enquiry form on this page or calling our team. One of our consultants will respond promptly with Otmar's current availability, speaking fees and any specific requirements for your event.
Otmar Issing's speaking fees depend on the event format (in-person or virtual), the location, the length of the engagement and the level of customisation required. Please contact London Speaker Bureau for an up-to-date fee quote for Otmar tailored to your event.
Otmar Issing speaks on a range of business, leadership and industry subjects. Talks can be shaped around your audience, industry and strategic objectives - share your event brief with London Speaker Bureau and we will work with Otmar to align the content with your delegates and goals.
London Speaker Bureau can book Otmar Issing for events worldwide, subject to Otmar's schedule. Please send us your event date, location and format and we will confirm availability and handle travel and logistics on your behalf.
Virtual and hybrid keynotes are now a standard part of the speaking industry. Please contact London Speaker Bureau to confirm whether Otmar Issing is available to deliver a virtual session for your event and on which platform (Zoom, Microsoft Teams, a bespoke studio or your own).
Most keynote speeches run between 45 and 60 minutes, often followed by a 15-30 minute Q&A. Other formats - shorter conference slots, panel appearances or longer workshop sessions - may also be possible. Share your agenda with London Speaker Bureau and we will confirm what Otmar can accommodate.
London Speaker Bureau will brief Otmar Issing on your audience profile, sector and objectives so the keynote can be shaped around your event. The level of customisation possible depends on the speaker and the lead time - contact us with your brief and we will confirm what Otmar can offer.
Otmar Issing delivers keynotes in German. If you require simultaneous interpretation or a multilingual format, please mention this in your enquiry and London Speaker Bureau will arrange it for you.
Otmar Issing's areas of expertise include a range of business, leadership and industry subjects. To get a clear sense of Otmar's style, credentials and how they engage an audience, please review the biography, popular talks and any videos or testimonials shown on this page, or request a detailed speaker brief from London Speaker Bureau.
Otmar Issing can be booked through London Speaker Bureau for corporate conferences, leadership events, internal team meetings, association gatherings and private client engagements where expertise in a range of business, leadership and industry subjects is relevant. Details of Otmar's background and previous engagements are included in the biography above; contact us if you would like a more detailed list of past clients or case studies.
Beyond keynote speeches, many of the speakers on our roster also take part in workshops, executive masterclasses, panel discussions and fireside chats. Contact London Speaker Bureau with your preferred format and we will confirm what Otmar Issing is able to offer alongside or instead of a keynote.
We generally recommend enquiring at least three to twelve months in advance to secure your preferred date with Otmar Issing, particularly during peak conference seasons. Where possible we also accommodate shorter lead times - please contact London Speaker Bureau to check Otmar's current availability for your dates.