Hans Tietmeyer

German central banker (1931-2016)

Hans Tietmeyer (18 August 1931 - 27 December 2016) was a German economist. He was thought to be one of the best experts on international financial matters. He was president of Deutsche Bundesbank from 1993 until 1999 and remained one of the most important figures in finance of the European Union.

Hans Tietmeyer
Hans Tietmeyer (without glasses) with Helmut Schlesinger (with glasses)
5th President of the German Bundesbank
In office
1993–1999
Preceded byHelmut Schlesinger
Succeeded byErnst Welteke
Personal details
Born(1931-08-18)August 18, 1931
Metelen, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany
DiedDecember 27, 2016(2016-12-27) (aged 85)
Königstein im Taunus, Hesse
NationalityGerman
Alma materUniversity of Münster
University of Bonn
University of Cologne

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