Axel A. Weber
Axel A. Weber | |
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Weber in 2014 | |
| 8th President of the German Bundesbank | |
| In office 30 April 2004 – 30 April 2011 | |
| Preceded by | Ernst Welteke |
| Succeeded by | Jens Weidmann |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 8 March 1957 Kusel, West Germany |
| Alma mater | University of Siegen University of Konstanz |
| Occupation | Economist, Professor, Banker |
Axel Alfred Weber (born 8 March 1957) is a German economist, professor, and banker. He is currently a board member and chairman of Swiss investment bank and financial services company, UBS Group AG, and has announced his resignation effective 7 April 2022.
He was the president of the Deutsche Bundesbank and a member of the European Central Bank Governing Council from 30 April 2004 to 30 April 2011. He is also a member of the Group of Thirty.