Export Credit Expert Group

Chair

Sandra Halver-Simons

SMS Group

(Germany)

Secretariat Lead

Emma Brierley

Policy Manager

Vice-Chair

Tuomas Haapakoski

Wärtsilä

(Finland)

Vice-Chair

Daniel McLaughlin

Hughes Hubbard & Reed

(United States)

01.
Why OECD work on Export Credits Policy Matters

The OECD sets terms and conditions for the use of export credit support in member countries through its Arrangement on Officially Supported Export Credits. Through its fact–based analysis, the OECD helps policymakers assess the options, understand the new dynamics of world trade, identify new opportunities, and devise approaches to negotiations that can lead to a new era of trade and investment.
03.
How Business Engages with the OECD on Export Credits Policy

Our Export Credit Expert Group advises the OECD on how to maintain the practicability and efficiency of official export credit support as a tool for export promotion. The priority is to avoid rules that unfairly disadvantage OECD exporters against competitors from emerging economies. Our Expert Group engages with OECD on export credit developments, in particular through the OECD’s annual Export Credits Forum.

02.
Our 2025 Priorities
- Continue to promote the need for a fit-for-purpose OECD Arrangement
- Support lower regulatory burdens in export credits projects
04.
Our Engagement with OECD Bodies
- OECD Working Party on Export Credits and Credit Guarantees