Meet our economists
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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.
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Head of Economic 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.
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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.
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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.
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Head of Macroeconomic Research
Ana Boata – Alumna of Paris 1 Panthéon-Sorbonne and Paris 2 Panthéon-Assas – joined Euler Hermes in November 2012 as an economist specializing in European markets and –since 2018— head of the Europe Research and SME thematic research. Boata received the 2019 Best Forecaster Award for the Eurozone, given by Consensus Forecast. She gives regular interviews covering current questions on Brexit, Europe and global topics to major international media such as BFM, Le Monde, Les Echos, CNBC, Channel IV, the Times and Milano Finanza. In parallel, Boata teaches macroeconomic courses at Dauphine, as well as country risk classes at Sciences Po Paris. She joined her current position after two years as an economist at Exane BNP Paribas.
Ana Boata – Alumna of Paris 1 Panthéon-Sorbonne and Paris 2 Panthéon-Assas – joined Euler Hermes in November 2012 as an economist specializing in European markets and –since 2018— head of the Europe Research and SME thematic research. Boata received the 2019 Best Forecaster Award for the Eurozone, given by Consensus Forecast. She gives regular interviews covering current questions on Brexit, Europe and global topics to major international media such as BFM, Le Monde, Les Echos, CNBC, Channel IV, the Times and Milano Finanza. In parallel, Boata teaches macroeconomic courses at Dauphine as well as country risk classes at Sciences Po Paris. She joined her current position after two years as an economist at Exane BNP Paribas.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Senior Economist for France and Africa
Selin joined Euler Hermes in 2020 as the Senior Economist for France and Africa. She is responsible for macroeconomic and country risk analysis. Prior to this, she worked at the French Development Agency as county risk economist, where she was monitoring macroeconomic developments in various emerging markets and African countries. From 2020-2017, Selin worked at the European Central Bank in the departments of Economics, Research and Financial Stability. There, she was in charge of the French desk, preparing inputs for the Governing council meetings on euro area real economic developments and monitoring the euro area banking sector. Selin holds a Ph.D in Economics from the University of Paris Dauphine, her academic publications and articles in the media mainly focus on emerging markets, international capital flows and trade, exchange rates and macro-financial linkages. Since 2005, Selin has been lecturing in economics and finance in various universities (Paris Sorbonne, Orléans, Bordeaux). She speaks French, English, Turkish and German fluently.
Selin joined Euler Hermes in 2020 as the Senior Economist for France and Africa. She is responsible for macroeconomic and country risk analysis. Prior to this, she worked at the French Development Agency as county risk economist, where she was monitoring macroeconomic developments in various emerging markets and African countries. From 2020-2017, Selin worked at the European Central Bank in the departments of Economics, Research and Financial Stability. There, she was in charge of the French desk, preparing inputs for the Governing council meetings on euro area real economic developments and monitoring the euro area banking sector. Selin holds a Ph.D in Economics from the University of Paris Dauphine, her academic publications and articles in the media mainly focus on emerging markets, international capital flows and trade, exchange rates and macro-financial linkages. Since 2005, Selin has been lecturing in economics and finance in various universities (Paris Sorbonne, Orléans, Bordeaux). She speaks French, English, Turkish and German fluently.
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Senior economist for Asia-Pacific
Françoise joined Euler Hermes in 2019 as the Senior Economist for Asia Pacific. Before her current position, Françoise worked as an Economist for over 5 years at the equity broker Exane BNP Paribas in London. There, she was in charge of the macroeconomic analysis of the Chinese economy and Emerging Markets. She also worked on global and European topical themes. Her other work experiences include the ACPR, the French supervisor for the banking and insurance sectors. Françoise is a graduate from ENSAE ParisTech, with a Statistician Economist degree, specialised in economic forecasting and public policies. She also studied in the APE programme (economic analysis and policy) at Paris School of Economics.
Françoise joined Euler Hermes in 2019 as the Senior Economist for Asia Pacific. Before her current position, Françoise worked as an Economist for over 5 years at the equity broker Exane BNP Paribas in London. There, she was in charge of the macroeconomic analysis of the Chinese economy and Emerging Markets. She also worked on global and European topical themes. Her other work experiences include the ACPR, the French supervisor for the banking and insurance sectors. Françoise is a graduate from ENSAE ParisTech, with a Statistician Economist degree, specialised in economic forecasting and public policies. She also studied in the APE programme (economic analysis and policy) at Paris School of Economics.
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Sector Advisor for the Retail, Technology and Household equipment sectors
Aurélien joined Euler Hermes in 2019 as a Sector advisor for the retail, technology and household equipment sectors. Prior to joining the company, Aurélien held various operational and management positions at Xerfi...
Aurélien joined Euler Hermes in 2019 as a Senior sector advisor for the retail, technology and household equipment sectors. Prior to joining the company, Aurélien held various operational and management positions at Xerfi, France’s leading sector research company. He then worked as a cross-sector risk analyst for Société Générale. Aurélien holds a degree in International Trade from the Université Jean Moulin – Lyon III.
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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.
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Sector Advisor for Chemicals, Pharmaceuticals, Transportation, Agrifood and Transport Equipment
Marc joined Euler Hermes France in 1995 as a credit analyst. He was successively responsible for the financial risk monitoring of all companies located in several French departments of Brittany, ...
Marc joined Euler Hermes France in 1995 as a credit analyst. He was successively responsible for the financial risk monitoring of all companies located in several French departments of Brittany, Aquitaine, Normandy and Parisian suburb of Saint-Denis for fifteen years. After one and a half year in the French underwriting department, he then moved on to the Economic and Sector Research department of Euler Hermes Group where he started following up the pharmaceutical sector in both structural and financial terms. He has expanded his sector expertise to many other industrial sectors on a global scale ever since. He graduated from the Paris-Dauphine university with a Master (M2) in corporate finance.
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Editor and Content Manager
Maria joined Euler Hermes as the Editor and 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 Editor and 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.
