Isabelle Buscke

Secretary General

Isabelle Buscke has been Secretary General of Finance Watch since January 2026.

Isabelle has 15 years of experience in advocating for the general interest in EU public policymaking. Before joining Finance Watch, she led the EU representation office of a national consumer organisation for 13 years, representing consumer interests in EU policymaking. She has longstanding experience in the governance and strategic development of European and transatlantic civil society networks, serving as a board member, treasurer and chairperson.

Isabelle has extensive policy expertise beyond financial services, covering a broad range of areas affecting people’s daily lives, including digitalisation, energy, food and mobility.

At Finance Watch, she is responsible for the overall strategy, high-level representation of the organisation, day-to-day management and fundraising to fulfill Finance Watch’s mission.

She holds a double Master’s in Political Science and Roman languages and Literature from Albert-Ludwigs-Universität in Freiburg im Breisgau, Germany.

Areas of expertise:

  • Strategy
  • Public representation
  • Fundraising

Contact Information

Finance Watch

Rue des Colonies 56 box 3 - 1000 Brussels - Belgium

Areas of expertise:

  • Strategy
  • Public representation
  • Fundraising