Ann Mettler
Vice President, Europe, Breakthrough Energy
Ann Mettler is the Vice President, Europe at Breakthrough Energy.
At Breakthrough Energy – an organization founded by Bill Gates in 2015 – Ann is working with European partners to accelerate clean tech innovation in the pursuit of climate neutrality and net-zero emissions. Previously, she served as Director-General at the European Commission where she ran the internal strategy department, reporting directly to the President. An entrepreneur at heart, Ann set up her own think tank which she ran for more than a decade. Her career started at the World Economic Forum where she led the Europe department.
Featured work
Bruegel Annual Meetings, 6-7 September 2023
A symphony in progress: shaping a new agenda for Europe
A green industrial policy for Europe
The EU needs to develop a strong green industrial policy. What should Europe's strategy look like and how can we achieve it?