Born in Ghent, 19 October 1958.
Education:
Law degree, University of Ghent (honors); specialized in tax and economic law.
Master of Law, Harvard Law School USA (1982), Fulbright Scholar.
Bar Exam, New York State, USA (1983).
Professional experience:
Lawyer, Cleary,Gottlieb, Steen & Hamilton, New York and Brussels (1982-1984).
Deputy Editor, Economics and Finance, the "Standaard" (1984-1985).
Spokesperson for the Liberals at the European Parliament (1985-1989).
Adviser of the former President of France, Valéry Giscard d'Estaing (1989-'91).
Chief Adviser for institutional reforms and relations with Israel and the Gulf States (1991-'95).
Political career:
Member of the Flemish Liberal Students Association (LVSV).
Chairperson of "Politiek Konvent", the umbrella organization of political groupings at the University of Ghent.
Member of the Party Executive Committee of the Flemish Liberals (PVV, now VLD) (1991-'93; 1997-...)
Member of the Council of the European Liberals (ELDR).
Municipal Councilor, City of Ghent (1988-'95).
Alderman for Education, City of Ghent (1995-'99).
Member of Parliament (1999-2003).
Secretary-General of the VLD (1999-2003).
Minister for Economy, Energy, Foreign Trade and Science Policy (2003-.2004).
Vice-Minister-President of the
Flemish Government and Flemish Minister for Economy,
Enterprise, Science, Innovation and Foreign Trade
(2004 - ....)
Office
Martelaarsplein 7 , 1000 BRUSSEL
Tel. : 02-553 23 11 - Fax : 02-553 23 05
mailto:kabinet.moerman@vlaanderen.be
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