Richard Frohn
Economic Policy Trainee
Personal Profile
Focus
Richard joined ZOE in October 2026. As an Economic Policy Trainee, he supports the team on topics related to the economics of a green and just transition. His research interests lie in labour and industrial policy. He contributes to the design of financing instruments for the electrification of industries in Europe and fiscal policy strategies in Germany.
Background
Richard is an economist with a specialisation in political economy and area studies. He holds a bachelor’s degree in Economics from Freie Universität Berlin and a master’s degree in International Political Economy from The London School of Economics and Political Science. Prior to joining ZOE, he promoted pluralist thought in the economics discipline as a teaching assistant and has gained professional experience in economic research and financial development cooperation.