Steffen Kern

Steffen Kern is the Chief Economist and Head of Risk Analysis at the European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA). Steffen also serves as a Professor at Leibniz Institute for Financial Research SAFE and Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz, specializing in Financial Market Development, Risk, and Regulation. Kern has a diverse background in financial markets, policy advice, research, and international relations, with extensive experience in academia, advisory roles, and management positions.