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Marc Lhermitte

Partner, EY Consulting, Global Lead – FDI & Attractiveness

Fascinated by the complex interactions between companies, people and the geographies they live in.

Marc is a Partner in the EY Consulting practice. As the global leader of International Location Consulting Services, he has over 25 years of experience assessing the competitiveness and attractiveness of sectors, countries, cities and infrastructure, as well as advising multinationals in their global expansion and footprint strategies.

Passionate about the complexity of international development choices, the attractiveness of territories, major infrastructure projects and multiple economic changes, Marc has piloted many projects in these areas, with private and public clients. Since 2017, he has led EY EMEIA initiatives on geopolitics, including Brexit. For the past 20 years, he has coordinated EY Attractiveness surveys, interviewing over 5,000 business leaders every year on their investment plans and perceptions globally.

He also serves on the board of the Europe + Foundation and is a member of the European Executive Council.

How Marc is building a better working world

“I help build a better working world by bringing together public and private leaders to build cities that inspire and investments that matter.”

Marc’s latest thinking

2024 Foreign direct investment trends in Europe

Policymakers can enhance Europe’s attractiveness to foreign investors by focusing on nine critical areas. Find out more.

19 Jun 2024 Julie Teigland +2

Foreign direct investment trends in Europe

The annual EY Europe Attractiveness Survey highlights foreign direct investment (FDI) trends in Europe in 2023 and 2024. Learn more.

02 May 2024 Julie Teigland +2

How European cities can unlock recovery and growth post-COVID

Europe’s major cities have new rivals for foreign investment, as new opportunities unlock growth potential for smaller cities.

16 Jul 2021 Marc Lhermitte

How will Europe rebound from the COVID-19 crisis

To remain a long-term attractive investment destination and rebound from the COVID-19 crisis, Europe needs to address new business priorities.

06 Jul 2021 Julie Teigland +2

Foreign investors back Europe , but is Europe back?

COVID-19 caused a 13% decline in foreign investment in Europe. Swift action is needed to secure Europe’s long-term attractiveness. Find out more.

07 Jun 2021 Julie Teigland +2

How is uncertainty reframing the future of investment in Europe?

Following EY's 2020 Europe Attractiveness survey, executives were gauged in October on their sentiment on Europe's post-COVID-19 prospects.

24 Nov 2020 Julie Teigland +2

How can Europe reset the investment agenda now to rebuild its future?

COVID-19 has slowed foreign investment in Europe, but there’s still cause for optimism, according to EY’s latest Attractiveness survey.

28 May 2020 Julie Teigland +2

How can Europe raise its game?

Foreign direct investment into Europe declined in 2018 – but a strengthened skills base and infrastructure, especially in digital, will keep it ahead of the game.

04 Jun 2019 Andy Baldwin +2

How can Europe sustain its digital drive?

Europe will make improvements to its Digital Single Market strategy with the right skills and infrastructure.

16 May 2019 Andy Baldwin
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