Sander Schol

Sander Schol is a highly experienced professional in Regulatory Strategy and Government Affairs with a strong track record in advising senior management on market structural change.

He holds a Master's degree in International Relations and Affairs and a Bachelor's degree in the same field from the University of Groningen.

Sander Schol currently serves as a Partner and Head of European Public Affairs at Hanbury Strategy, leveraging his deep understanding of the commercial implications of regulatory and policy developments.

He has previously held notable positions such as Member of the Secondary Markets Standing Committee Consultative Working Group at ESMA, Chair at European Venues & Intermediaries Association (EVIA), and Non Executive Director at WMBA Ltd.

Noteworthy roles in his career history include Head of Regulatory Strategy for Europe & Asia at BGC Partners, Vice President of Government Relations at J.P. Morgan, and Director of the Sovereign Debt Division at AFME Association for Financial Markets in Europe.

Sander Schol also brings practical experience from his time as Trader Money & Capital Markets / Policy Advisor at the Dutch State Treasury Agency and as an Intern at various prestigious organizations.

With excellent language skills, Sander Schol is proficient in five European languages and has cultivated a strong network among key EU policymakers.