Lessons from a Bundesbank President | Prof. Jens Weidmann

Jens Weidmann is best known for his decade as president of the Deutsche Bundesbank from 2011-2021. He now serves as chairman of the supervisory board of Commerzbank, is a director at the Centre for Central Banking at Frankfurt School, and teaches as a professor. Throughout our discussion, we analyze his journey from student to economist, discuss the challenges of existing in the public eye, and canvass what it takes to build a career that crosses the public and corporate sectors. Have feedback or guest suggestions? Reach out: ⁠⁠studio57@fs-students.de⁠⁠ Timestamps 00:00 Introduction 00:58 University, early career 13:07 Economist-era, existing in public eye 25:24 Managing time 29:30 Angela Merkel, authenticity 35:29 What drives you today 38:16 Advice for students 41:19 Frankfurt School 46:13 Centre for Central Banking 54:17 Economic situation in Germany 57:48 Lightning round