Jacques Attali

Jacques Attali is a former political strategist, scholar and economist and was the first head of the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development. Jacques forged a powerful partnership with former French President Francois Mitterand, beginning as the director of his political campaign in 1974, before becoming special adviser to the President after his election. Jacques has since had the ear of several French Presidents, providing expert economic advice to both Nicolas Sarkozy and Francois Hollande. With over 50 books published, a passion for the piano and a string of successful business and non-profit ventures behind him, Jacques Attali offers an informed and truly unique perspective on economics, current affairs and a wealth of cultural and charitable issues facing the world today.