Christian Ketels

Christian Ketels is a prominent expert in competitiveness, strategy, and economic policy who currently serves as a Special Advisor to the European Commission.13 His role specifically involves advising on competitiveness issues, with his contract starting on April 1, 2024, and set to continue until the end of the incumbent College's term.1

Academic Background and Affiliations

Ketels holds impressive academic credentials and affiliations:

• Faculty member at Harvard Business School, associated with Professor Michael E. Porter's Institute for Strategy and Competitiveness2
• PhD in Economics from the London School of Economics2
• Honorary Professor at the European Business School Oestrich-Winckel2
• Senior Research Fellow at the Stockholm School of Economics25

Professional Experience

With over 20 years of experience, Ketels has:

• Led cluster and competitiveness projects worldwide2
• Written extensively on economic policy issues2
• Frequently spoken on competitiveness and strategy across Europe, North America, and Asia2
• Served as President of TCI, a global network of professionals in competitiveness, clusters, and innovation2

Current Roles

In addition to his role as Special Advisor to the European Commission, Ketels maintains several other positions:

• Editor-in-chief of the Competitiveness Review4
• Senior Fellow at the Center for Strategy and Competitiveness at the Stockholm School of Economics5

Christian Ketels is widely recognized for his expertise in competitiveness and economic strategy, making him a valuable advisor to both public and private sector leaders.3