Institute of International Finance Announces Martin Boer to Become General Manager and Chief Representative, Europe

Washington, D.C. – The Institute of International Finance (IIF) today announced that Martin Boer, senior director for Regulatory Affairs at IIF, will assume the role of General Manager and Chief Representative, Europe, beginning in February 2025. Robert Priester will continue in his role as head of IIF’s Brussels office and lead European regulatory counsel.

Boer’s appointment reflects IIF’s commitment to deepening its presence in Europe and enhancing its engagement on growth and competitiveness issues in the region.

Boer, who has been with the Institute for nearly a decade, has played a pivotal role during his tenure at the IIF – undertaking advocacy and analytical activities on a broad spectrum of global financial regulatory topics, including writing staff papers, responding to consultations, organizing events, speaking at external events, hosting podcasts, and frequently meeting with global standard-setters and authorities around the world. He has also been leading the IIF’s work on third-party risk management, operational resilience, cyber security, and the impact of cyber risk on financial institutions and financial stability.

Prior to joining the IIF, Boer served as Secretary General of the European Financial Services Round Table, managing the Brussels-based industry organization composed of the chief executives and chairs of Europe’s leading banks and insurance companies. Before that, he also held senior positions at ING Group in Amsterdam and Brussels.

 "This new role presents an exciting opportunity to expand IIF’s influence and strengthen relationships with policymakers, regulators, and financial services firms in Europe," said Martin Boer. "I am honored to continue serving IIF in this capacity as we expand our presence in Europe."

With the new European Commission and Parliament in place, Europe has the potential to unleash accelerated economic growth, capital formation and productivity—and unlocking this potential will depend on the essential role of the financial services industry in driving prosperity. As the leading global association for the industry, IIF is a critical partner for policymakers and a voice for the sector in the region.  A strengthened Brussels office will serve as a hub for dialogue with stakeholders, regulators and policymakers to advance policies that prioritize the growth and competitiveness needed for a dynamic, 21^st century Europe.

 “As Mario Draghi and others have laid out in recent months, Europe is facing an important inflection point in its history as policymakers face an urgent imperative to pursue faster growth, increased competitiveness, and expanded productivity,” said Tim Adams, president and chief executive officer of IIF. “Martin’s new role reflects our commitment to supporting European policymakers in seizing this historic opportunity to accelerate broad-based prosperity for its citizens.”

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About the Institute of International Finance (IIF)

The Institute of International Finance (IIF) is the global association of the financial industry, with about 400 members from more than 60 countries. The IIF provides its members with innovative research, unparalleled global advocacy, and access to leading industry events that leverage its influential network. Its mission is to support the financial industry in the prudent management of risks; to develop sound industry practices; and to advocate for regulatory, financial and economic policies that are in the broad interests of its members and foster global financial stability and sustainable economic growth. IIF members include commercial and investment banks, asset managers, insurance companies, professional services firms, exchanges, sovereign wealth funds, hedge funds, central banks and development banks.  To learn more about IIF, please visit www.iif.com, follow us on Twitter, LinkedIn or YouTube, or check out IIF’s podcasts.