Natacha Valla

Natacha Valla serves as the Dean at Sciences Po since September 2020, bringing extensive experience in economic policy and finance. Prior roles include Deputy Director General for Monetary Policy at the European Central Bank (May 2018 - July 2020) and Permanent Member at the Conseil d'analyse économique (July 2016 - June 2018). Valla has held various positions on the boards of major corporations, such as Independent Member of the Board of Directors at LVMH, AccorHotels, and AUTOROUTES DU SUD DE LA FRANCE, and as Supervisory Board Member at Tikehau Capital. Additional experience includes Head of Policy and Strategy Division at the European Investment Bank (EIB) and Deputy Director at CEPII. Valla's academic credentials encompass a Ph.D. in Economics from the European University Institute and studies at Lycée du Parc. Prior to these roles, Valla served as Executive Director at Goldman Sachs from 2008 to 2014.