Achim Wambach

Prof. Achim Wambach serves as President of the ZEW (Leibniz Centre for European Economic Research) and holds a Professorship in Economics at the University of Mannheim. He is a member of the German Ethics Council (since October 2024) and has served in key roles such as Chairman of Germany's Monopolies Commission (2016–2020) and Co-Chair of the 'Competition Law 4.0' Commission (2018–2019). His professional journey includes leadership at the Institute for Economic Policy (iwp) at the University of Cologne and roles in national committees like the National Platform for Electromobility (2015–2018).

Education:

• PhD in Physics, University of Oxford
• MSc in Economics, London School of Economics
• Habilitation in Economics, University of Munich

His research focuses on market design, competition policy, and industrial policy frameworks for decarbonization. Notable contributions include analyses of state intervention in green transitions and supply chain resilience strategies. He advocates for regulatory frameworks balancing market dynamics with climate goals, as seen in his 2024 article on Germany's industrial policy revival.

Advisory Roles & Grants:

• Member of the Scientific Advisory Board for the Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Energy (2012–present)
• Contributed to policy reforms on risk equalization in insurance and energy sector transitions

Labs/Teams: Leads ZEW's economic research initiatives and collaborates with institutions like the European Raw Materials Alliance to enhance supply chain security.