BRAND EU - Key Persons


Enrique Barón Crespo

Enrique Barón Crespo is a leading figure in the construction of Europe. He was President of the European Parliament (1989-1992), Chairman of the European Parliament Committee on Foreign Affairs (1992-1995), Chairman of the International Trade Committee of the European Parliament, and the International President of the European Movement.

Nicolas De Santis

Job Titles:
  • Expert
  • President of Gold Mercury International, CEO of Corporate Vision and Founder of the Brand EU Center
Nicolas De Santis is an expert in global branding and European Union identity issues, and has advised the European Parliament, the European Commission on EU Brand issues and the launch of the EURO.

R. Todd Ruppert

Job Titles:
  • Founder & CEO of Ruppert International and Former President & CEO at T. Rowe Price Global Investment Services
R. Todd Ruppert is the Founder and CEO of Ruppert International, a firm with diverse global interests in arts, film, distribution, merchandizing, and private equity. In 2012 he retired as President from T. Rowe Price, a global investment management firm, after a 27 year long career, leading the firm's business in the US, and its global expansion.