Ann Branch has been working for the European Union institutions since 1999, holding several managerial positions in the European Commission since 2008.
She currently works with DG Employment, Social Affairs and Inclusion, heading the unit responsible for the implementation of the EU’s Social Business Initiative, including developing policy and financial instruments to support social enterprises, and entrepreneurship opportunities for under-represented and vulnerable groups. Previously, Ann worked on EU policies and funding programmes relating to employment, education & training, social dialogue, industrial relations, and the cultural and creative sectors.
