Our team

Ludovic Subran

Chief Economist

Ludovic joined Euler Hermes as Chief Economist in 2011. He also heads macroeconomic and thematic research for Allianz SE globally since 2017. Ludovic sits on the Board of Directors of Solunion...

Ludovic joined Euler Hermes as Chief Economist in 2011. He also heads macroeconomic and thematic research for Allianz SE globally since 2017. Ludovic sits on the Board of Directors of Solunion, Euler Hermes’ joint venture company for Spain and Latin America. Before joining the financial sector, Ludovic worked for prestigious institutions such as the French Ministry of Finance, the United Nations and the World Bank. He helped design economic policies in more than 30 countries around the world. Ludovic graduated from the École Nationale de la Statistique et de l'Administration Économique and from the Institut d'Études Politiques de Paris. He has appeared on tier 1 media worldwide where his knack for words and gusto for economics are highly appreciated. Ludovic is fluent in French, English, Spanish, Italian, Portuguese, German and Arabic.

Alexis Garatti

Head of Macroeconomic Research

Alexis Garatti joined Euler Hermes as Head of Macroeconomic Research in 2017. He oversees the macroeconomic research team and the production of economic analyses and forecasts. Prior to that, he worked for Taikang Asset Management...

Alexis Garatti joined Euler Hermes as Head of Macroeconomic Research in 2017. He oversees the macroeconomic research team and the production of economic analyses and forecasts. Prior to that, he worked for Taikang Asset Management as the Head of Global Economic Research, providing multi - asset analysis and strategic calls for a portfolio of gobal equity. Since 2009, he worked for various asset managers in Hong Kong, with a growing focus on China and Asia Pacific. He started his career as an economist in Natixis’ Research Department, working three years in Paris and two years in London. He first covered the UK and European Nordic economies, then focused on the US and Eurozone. He published “Why England lost”, a book analyzing the UK’s economic decline. He holds a PhD in macroeconomics with a focus on “macroeconomic shocks and monetary unions” from the University of Bordeaux.

Head of Sector and Insolvency Research

Maxime joined Euler Hermes in 1993. He now leads cross-cutting sector and insolvency research and is in charge of sector risk ratings. He also covers the automotive sector. He joined the Research team in 1999, first working on sectors...

Maxime joined Euler Hermes in 1993. He now leads cross-cutting sector and insolvency research and is in charge of sector risk ratings. He also covers the automotive sector. He joined the Research team in 1999, first working on sectors, then on macroeconomic analyses, before becoming the team leader for global forecasts. Prior to that, he worked as a credit analyst for Euler Hermes France, specializing on the food and retail sectors. Maxime holds a Master's degree from the University of Paris Dauphine.

Sabine Allary

Assistant to the Chief Economist & Office Manager

Sabine joined Euler Hermes as the Assistant to the Chief Economist and Office Manager for Economic Research. She assists the Chief Economist with his complex agenda, meetings...

Sabine joined Euler Hermes as the Assistant to the Chief Economist and Office Manager for Economic Research. She assists the Chief Economist with his complex agenda, meetings and international travels. She supports the Economic Research Department, is the link with external stakeholders and manages the budget for the Department. All this while creating a happy and comfortable atmosphere within the team. Prior to this, she had an atypical work history in food, tourism and finance from Paris to New York City. Sabine holds an engineer’s degree in Agri-food from Agrocampus Rennes.

Ana Boata

Senior Economist for Europe

Ana joined Euler Hermes in November 2012 as the European Economist. As such, she is a regular ECB watcher and economic forecaster, as well as a follower of the progress on European governance.

Ana joined Euler Hermes in November 2012 as the European Economist. As such, she is a regular ECB watcher and economic forecaster, as well as a follower of the progress on European governance. Her responsibilities at Euler Hermes include quarterly country risk assessments, giving regular presentations to clients, prospects and brokers, and producing ad-hoc macroeconomic reports on countries or specific themes. She often gives interviews on key hot topics like Brexit, Italy, the ECB and Greece to important media such as BFM, Les Echos, Le Monde, CNBC, City AM, The Times, Milano Finanza and Il Sole 24 Ore. Before her current position, Ana worked as a European Economist at equity broker Exane BNP Paribas for 2 years. She is a graduate of Sorbonne University where she majored in Economics and of Paris II-Assas University where she obtained a Master's degree in Banking and Finance.

Stéphane Colliac

Senior Economist for France and Africa

Stéphane joined Euler Hermes in 2016 as the Senior Economist for France and Africa. His responsibilities at Euler Hermes also cover global emerging markets (activity, capital flows and liquidity indicators). Stéphane runs quarterly country risk assessments and regular forecasts.

Stéphane joined Euler Hermes in 2016 as the Senior Economist for France and Africa. His responsibilities at Euler Hermes also cover global emerging markets (activity, capital flows and liquidity indicators). Stéphane runs quarterly country risk assessments and regular forecasts. He gives regular presentations to customers, prospects and brokers, as well as interviews on France and Africa to key media, such as France 24, CNBC, The Wall Street Journal, Reuters, AFP, Europe 1, RFI, Radio Classique, Le Monde, Le Figaro, Les Echos and Capital. Before his current position, Stéphane worked for about ten years as a Global and country Emerging Markets economist in various positions (Groupama Asset Management, French Treasury, Thierry Apoteker Consultant). Stéphane has also a keen interest in international macroeconomics and finance. He holds a PhD with a thesis on ""Prerequisites to Full Dollarization in Latin America"" from the University of Bordeaux.

Mahamoud Islam

Senior Economist for Asia

Mahamoud joined Euler Hermes in 2010 as an economist for OECD countries. He is now the regional economist for Asia Pacific and is in charge of macroeconomic and country risk analysis. Mahamoud has a keen interest in quantitative analysis, public policy and international trade.

Mahamoud joined Euler Hermes in 2010 as an economist for OECD countries. He is now the regional economist for Asia Pacific and is in charge of macroeconomic and country risk analysis. Mahamoud has a keen interest in quantitative analysis, public policy and international trade. He is a frequent speaker at trade conferences in China, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Singapore, Malaysia and Indonesia, and is featured in a wide range of international media including CNBC, Bloomberg, Reuters or GTR. His core subjects include trade development, payment behavior and corporate bankruptcies’ trends in Asia. Before his current position, Mahamoud worked for the banking sector in Paris. He holds a Master’s degree in Economics from the University of Paris Dauphine.

Senior Economist for Emerging Europe and the Middle East

Manfred joined Euler Hermes in 1998. He is the regional economist for Emerging Europe, Central Asia and the Middle East. He is responsible for macroeconomic and country risk analysis.

Manfred joined Euler Hermes in 1998. He is the regional economist for Emerging Europe, Central Asia and the Middle East. He is responsible for macroeconomic and country risk analysis. He has developed a particular expertise in country risk assessment and oversees the country risk methodology at Euler Hermes. Manfred has a keen interest in international trade and emerging markets analysis. Based in Hamburg, Manfred has held various positions in Marketing, Risk and the Economic Research Department of Euler Hermes. Prior to that, he worked as a research associate at the University of Hamburg. Manfred holds a PhD in economics and a diploma in mathematics.

Dan North

Senior Economist for North America

Dan joined Euler Hermes in 1996. He is the economist for the US and Canada, based in Owings Mills, Maryland. He uses macroeconomic and quantitative analyses to help manage the risk portfolio. Dan has appeared on a wide range of media both in the US and abroad, such as CNBC, ABC News Now, Bloomberg Radio and Television, The Washington Post, Le Monde and The Wall Street Journal.

Dan joined Euler Hermes in 1996. He is the economist for the US and Canada, based in Owings Mills, Maryland. He uses macroeconomic and quantitative analyses to help manage the risk portfolio. Dan has appeared on a wide range of media both in the US and abroad, such as CNBC, ABC News Now, Bloomberg Radio and Television, The Washington Post, Le Monde and The Wall Street Journal. He is a top speaker at trade groups and credit managers’ associations, often meeting with clients and prospects throughout North America. Prior to that, Dan worked as an investment analyst at Citicorp. He earned his MBA from the Wharton School of Business.

Georges Dib

Economist for Latin America, Spain and Portugal

Georges joined Euler Hermes in 2017 as the economist for Latin America, Spain and Portugal. Besides, he acts as Head of the Chief Economist’s Office . It includes managing internal team projects, being the interface between the research team and other departments of the company and working on thematic research.

Georges joined Euler Hermes in 2017 as the economist for Latin America, Spain and Portugal. Besides, he acts as Head of the Chief Economist’s Office. It includes managing internal team projects, being the interface between the research team and other departments of the company and working on thematic research. Georges holds a Master’s degree in Economics and Public Policy from Sciences Po Paris. He also graduated from Columbia University in the City of New York with a Bachelor’s in Economics and Political Science.

Catharina Hillenbrand

Sector Advisor for Energy, Metals, and Machinery and Equipment

Catharina joined Euler Hermes in September 2017. She is the advisor on the energy, metals, and machinery and equipment sectors for the Euler Hermes Group. Her expertise comprises financial analysis, transversal sector analysis, stakeholder relations, policy and regulation.

Catharina joined Euler Hermes in September 2017. She is the advisor on the energy, metals, and machinery and equipment sectors for the Euler Hermes Group. Her expertise comprises financial analysis, transversal sector analysis, stakeholder relations, policy and regulation. Prior to that, she was an official with the British government where she advised Ministers and Downing Street with leadership on a number of high profile national policies mainly focused on industry, finance and energy but also on Brexit. During 20 years in senior positions with a number of global investment banks, such as Cazenove and Nomura, she advised on multi billion M&A transactions and privatisations and achieved Nr 1-3 ratings in the Extel and Institutional Investor surveys. She holds a M. Sc. in finance from the University of Mannheim and earned her MBA from the Essec Business School.

Sector Advisor for Chemicals, Pharmaceuticals, and Transport

Marc joined Euler Hermes in 1995 as a financial analyst. Since 2010, he has been the sector advisor on pharmaceuticals, chemicals, paper and transportation

Marc joined Euler Hermes in 1995 as a financial analyst. Since 2010, he has been the sector advisor on pharmaceuticals, chemicals, paper and transportation. Prior to that, he worked on large account financial analyses, and on client presentations at the World Agency. He graduated from the University of Paris Dauphine.

Maria Thomas

Content Manager

Maria joined Euler Hermes as the Content Manager of the Economic Research team in 2019. She is responsible for editing publications and ensuring the delivery of innovative and high-quality content. Before this, Maria worked as a digital journalist, first at Reuters and then at Quartz in Bengaluru, India. She graduated with a double Master's degree in Journalism and International Economic Policy from Sciences Po Paris in 2016.

Maria joined Euler Hermes as the Content Manager of the Economic Research team in 2019. She is responsible for editing publications and ensuring the delivery of innovative and high-quality content. Before this, Maria worked as a digital journalist, first at Reuters and then at Quartz in Bengaluru, India. She graduated with a double Master's degree in Journalism and International Economic Policy from Sciences Po Paris in 2016.