Juergen Foecking

Juergen Foecking is an Adjunct Professor at IE University, teaching International Trade and Digital Economy. He currently serves as Deputy Director of the European Parliament Office in Spain, overseeing Public and Institutional Relations and Digital Policy communications. His career includes roles in the European Commission’s Directorate General of Competition, addressing banking crises and state subsidies, as well as private-sector experience in banking and management consulting.

Dr. Foecking holds a PhD in Economics from the University of Cologne and completed the Oxford Artificial Intelligence Program. His research interests focus on EU policy implementation, digital market regulations, and the integration of data science into economic decision-making. He emphasizes the transformative potential of big data in modern economics and trains students to navigate evolving global economic challenges.

Professionally, he balances frontline EU institutional work with academia, ensuring students gain insights from real-world policy developments. His technical skills in analyzing complex datasets and regulatory frameworks are central to his contributions in both roles.