Global Forum on Trade › Pascal Kerneis
Mr. Kerneis studied Law in France. He was Legal Expert in the European Commission in Brussels (Belgium) from 1988 to 1990. In the meantime, he achieved his Ph. D. in European Law in 1990.
Mr. Kerneis worked for the European Banking Federation (Brussels, Belgium) from 1990 to 1999, dealing with international affairs. Mr. Kerneis was appointed Managing Director of ESF (European Services Forum) in January 1999. ESF is the voice of the European service industries in international trade negotiations. ESF comprises major European service companies and federations, representing 20 different services sectors.
In September 2010, in addition to his position in ESF, Mr. Kerneis became Senior Advisor to the International Relations Department of BUSINESSEUROPE, the Confederation of European industries and employers associations.