EPIC the European Policy Information Centre ( 1998 to Present

ANDREAS STAAB

PERSONAL ADDRESS Date of Birth: June 2, 1965 8 Coleridge Walk Citizenship: German London NW11 6AT Married Phone/Fax: (+44) 20 8458-5612 e-mail: [email protected]

CURRENT EMPLOYMENT

EPIC – The European Policy Information Centre (www.epicseminars.com) 1998 to present

Founder and Director of private training agency on the European Union

 Created unique four-modular training approach on the EU  Established network of some 100 associates with high-profile teaching staff from academia, politics, business and finance  Managed public relations and media enquiries  Implemented tailor-made training on the EU for European Ministry/Government of Croatia, European Ministry/Government of Macedonia, Cabinet of the Government of Northern Cyprus, the Supreme Court of Northern Cyprus, the Parliament of Northern Cyprus, civil society and business groups in Cyprus (North and South), the Turkish Cypriot Chamber of Commerce, the Chamber of Commerce in Newfoundland/Canada.  Trainer on the EU for British Civil Service College, The British Foreign Office, the European Movement, the European Youth Parliament  Devised and organised series of video conferences linking future decision makers across Europe  Organised conference series on broad range of topics related to EU accession for the British High Commission/Cyprus, the British Council/Hungary, and the British Council/Portugal  Organised conference series for governmental officials in Central and Eastern Europe on EU accession  Conference Designer and Organiser for the London School of Economics including such clients as the Government of Kuwait, the Government of Estonia and CNA/Italy.

Visiting Professor in European Political Economy: CBB London (Colby, Bates and Bowdoin Colleges), 2000 to present Visiting Professor in EU Pol. Economy: St. Lawrence University, London Programme, 2002 to present Visiting Lecturer in Britain and the EU: Marymount University, London Programme 2001 to 2002 Internship Project Director: CBB London (Colby, Bates and Bowdoin Colleges), 2001 to present

TEACHING EXPERIENCE  The Economic Integration of the European Union: Colby College/London, 2000 – present  Britain and the EU: Marymount College/London 2001 to present  The Political Economy of the EU: St Lawrence University/London, 2001 to present  EU: Government, Law and Policy: MSC, London School of Economics, 1997 - 2000  The Nature of the EU: Summer School, London School of Economics, 1997 – 2000  Regional Integration of Western Europe: BA, London School of Economics, 1999-2000  Nationalism: MSc, London School of Economics, 1998 - 99  National Identity in Germany: MA, University College London, 1997-98  Politics and Government in Germany: BA, London School of Economics, 1995-96  Public Policy in Germany, BA London School of Economics, 1995-96  Democracy and Democratisation: BA, London School of Economics, 1994-95 EDUCATION  London School of Economics and Political Science, PhD (Government). 1996 Thesis: Separation after Unification? The Crisis of National Identity in Eastern Germany  University of Massachusetts at Amherst, MA (Political Science). 1993  University of Heidelberg (Germany), courses in Political Science, History, Law. 1988 to 1991

CAREER REVIEW I. London School of Economics and Political Science  Lecturer in European Integration, 1998 to 2000 Chaired public debates Regular analyst and commentator on TV (CNN, CNBC, Sky, ARD, Pro7), Radio (BBC 1, BBC 4, BBC World Service, Deutsche Welle), and in printed press (Wall Street Journal, Boston Globe, Sunday Business News)  Course Director Summer School, European Institute, 1997 to 2000 Analysed the commercial potential of summer schools and devised marketing strategy Designed and implemented innovative course outline based on modules Selected and hired administrative and teaching staff, including professors Established ‘The Nature of the EU’ as LSE summer course  Academic Development Officer, European Institute, 1996 to 1998 Tailored programmes for public and private sector partners including British Council (Oxford), Government of Slovakia and IBC Organised short courses and conferences, negotiated and managed budget Interviewed, selected and supervised conference staff  Research Associate, LSE/European Institute, 1994 to 1996

II. Standard & Poors, February to May, 1999 Analyst and consultant Examined economic and financial implications of EU policy making processes Analysed structural deficiencies of EU institutions and their consequences for private interests Produced series of editorials for company’s web site, designed to offer in-depth analysis for investors III. Basketball Professional, Germany, 1985 to 1991 IV. Deutsche Bank, Mannheim/Germany 1985 to 1987 Certified Banker under German trainee scheme acquiring expertise in investment, risk analysis, financing, accounting

PUBLICATIONS  ‘How Influential is the European Commission’. Standard & Poors. MMS on-line Journal (1999).  ‘ The ECB: Political Tool or Political Independence’. Standard & Poors. MMS on-line Journal (1999).  ‘The Constitutional Agenda of the ECB’ Standard & Poors. MMS on-line Journal (1999).  ‘National Identity in Eastern Germany: Inner Unity or Continued Separation?’ Praeger, 1998.  ‘Xenophobia, Ethnicity and National Identity in Eastern Germany’. German Politics (1998)  Testing the West: Consumerism and National Identity in Eastern Germany’. German Politics (1997)  ‘Press Images of Nationhood: in a European Context: Germany and Great Britain’. LSE (1997).  ‘Converging Administrative Systems: Recruitment and Training in Germany’. LSE (1996).

SKILLS  IT: MS-office (in particular, Word, Excel),  Languages: German, English (bilingual fluency) French (intermediate), Italian, Spanish (beginner)

SCHOLARSHIPS AND AWARDS  LSE, Athletic Union, 1993 - 1996: Full Colours for outstanding athletic achievement  University of Heidelberg, 1991: BW award (scholarship covering tuition fees for study in the U.S.)  State of Baden-Württemberg (Germany), 1991. Scholarship covering living expenses to study in U.S.  University of Massachusetts, 1992: International programme award (tuition covering scholarship to complete MA programme)