Mr. Gerhard specializes in country risk developments in Germany,
the United Kingdom, the Netherlands and at the EU level. Before
joining IHS Markit, he gained diverse experience working as a
political analyst and consultant for international organizations,
think tanks, and consultancies. He earned a bachelor's degree in
European studies from Maastricht University, The Netherlands, had a
semester abroad at the francophone Université de
Montréal, Canada, and holds a master's degree in international
relations from King's College London, United Kingdom. He is fluent
in English and German and speaks intermediate French, Spanish, and
Dutch.