Secretary General Thierry Philipponnat is a former banker turned executive board member at Amnesty International in France.
People who know Philipponnat describe him as a "doer," as
"extraordinarily competent" and as someone who tenaciously sticks to
issues while also being able to "inspire and enthuse" others.
"Philipponnat has a rare dual function, which makes him practically
predestined for Finance Watch," says Sven Giegold, a member of the
European parliament with Germany's Green Party. "He has solid economic
training, "Giegold says, "but, at the same time, he also has a lot of
experience in the social field and with NGOs."
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