Matt Dann
Former Secretary General
Matt Dann supports the director in his executive tasks. He oversees the management of Bruegel’s non-research operations, takes care of finances and manages the institutional relations with Bruegel’s members.
Matt is an experienced media professional who has worked in both television and the financial sector. He is a graduate of Keele University, England, and has an MBA from Solvay Business School of the Université Libre de Bruxelles. He is fluent in English and French, and has a working knowledge of Dutch.
Featured work
Backstage: How think-tanks can make themselves heard in an information-rich world
Think-tanks have come a long way since their organisational blueprint was first conceived, but they have work to do in order to adapt to meet the need
Bruegel’s commitment to transparency: the think tank as fish tank, not gas tank
Understanding who funds think tanks, and to what end, is an important part of maintaining the reputation our sector has for independence. It is also
Think tank transparency: Bruegel awarded five stars by Transparify
Transparify has rated Bruegel as one of the most transparent think tanks worldwide and in Europe, pointing to Bruegel’s “exemplary transparency”
All work
Podcast
08 November 2018
Backstage: How think-tanks can make themselves heard in an information-rich world
Think-tanks have come a long way since their organisational blueprint was first conceived, but they have work to do in order to adapt to meet the need
Event
30 January 2018
Why think tanks matter in the era of digital and political disruptions
Bruegel is pleased to host this panel discussion as part of the global launch of the 2018 Global Go To Think Tank Index, published by the University o
Event
12 December 2017
The impact of Brexit for Research & Innovation in Europe
This event featured a new and interactive format, with a restricted and high-level on-site audience and in parallel, it has been livestreamed on our w
Event
26 January 2017
Event
28 January 2016
Why think tanks matter to policy makers and the public
Bruegel is pleased to host this panel discussion as part of the global launch of the 2015 Global Go To Think Tank Index, published by the University o
Blog post
19 February 2015
Bruegel’s commitment to transparency: the think tank as fish tank, not gas tank
Understanding who funds think tanks, and to what end, is an important part of maintaining the reputation our sector has for independence. It is also
Blog post
15 December 2014
Think tank transparency: Bruegel awarded five stars by Transparify
Transparify has rated Bruegel as one of the most transparent think tanks worldwide and in Europe, pointing to Bruegel’s “exemplary transparency”