TUM Speakers Series x Dr. Jörg Kukies

About the Speaker:
Dr. Jörg Kukies studied Economics in Mainz and Paris before completing a Master of Public Administration at Harvard Kennedy School on a McCloy Scholarship, followed by a Ph.D. in Finance from the University of Chicago. He joined Goldman Sachs in 2000, rising through roles in London and Frankfurt to become Co-CEO of Germany and Austria.

In 2018, he transitioned to the public sector as State Secretary at the Federal Ministry of Finance, before moving to the Chancellery as State Secretary shaping economic, financial, and climate policy. Following that, he was appointed Federal Minister of Finance in 2024. He now returns to the private sector as incoming Country Head for Germany and Austria and CEO and Chairman of the Management Board of Morgan Stanley Europe SE.

About the Event:
From the world of international investment banking to the corridors of power in Berlin: The TUM Speakers Series is honored to welcome Dr. Jörg Kukies for an exclusive deep dive into the intersection of high finance and European politics.
The event will feature a moderated discussion and a Q&A session.

About TUM Speakers Series:
The TUM Speakers Series is one of Europe’s leading student-run platforms for dialogue between business, politics, and society. Its mission is to provide a platform for exchange between the leaders of today and tomorrow. Since 1999, we have hosted more than 160 events with over 100,000 attendees, welcoming world leaders such as Bill Gates, Kofi Annan, Sam Altman, and Tony Blair.
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