Wim Duisenberg

Willem Frederik Duisenberg, commonly known as Wim Duisenberg (July 9, 1935 - July 31, 2005), spent most of his notable career in the banking sector, but was also a professor of economics and member of the Dutch government.

As the first president of the European Central Bank (1998 - 2003), he was instrumental in the introduction of the Euro in twelve European countries in 2002 and has greatly contributed to financial stability in general.

His dedication, progressive thinking and success in all arenas, academic, industry and government, together comprise the core principles upon which Duisenberg school of finance was founded. Read more

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Leadership

Duisenberg school of finance has taken Wim Duisenberg's conviction, by which he relentlessly worked and lived, and transformed it into an exceptional financial education institution producing great leaders in finance.

Through its emphasis on 'thoughtful financial leadership', Duisenberg school of finance, in effect, contributes to building a healthier global financial sector. The school produces financial leaders who grasp the fundamentals of finance, but moreover, who possess a holistic world view, a critical and innovative approach to finance and, perhaps above all, integrity.

Duisenberg Leadership Programme

The Duisenberg Leadership Programme is a core part of the Master’s degree programme at Duisenberg school of finance, regardless which Master’s programme students pursue. In order to fulfil the school’s mission to create financial leaders, it is indeed prudent to have courses which are dedicated to building on leadership skills in finance.

These tailored courses comprise the leadership programme: 

• Professional Communication Skills
• Ethics
• Incentives and Behavioural Finance
• Financial Regulation
• Economics of Risk
• International Corporate Governance