Manuela Naessl

Manuela Naessl, MBA, is an experienced professional currently serving as the Head of Bulgaria and Bosnia and Herzegovina at the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) since January 2011. Naessl also holds the position of Associate Director for Policy and Partnerships, acting as an adviser to the Vice-President in these areas. Additionally, Naessl is a member of the Board of Directors at the Foreign Investors Council in Bosnia and Herzegovina, which focuses on enhancing the investment climate in the country. Academic credentials include an MBA from London Business School and a DEA/Master in International Economics from the Graduate Institute of International Studies in Geneva. Previous roles involve positions at The World Bank, the Department of Energy and Climate Change, and the Office of Fair Trading, among others.