Max von Thun is the Director of Open Markets Institute Europe. He leads Open Markets’ research and advocacy work in Europe, with a focus on identifying the policies needed to build an open, resilient, and democratic European economy.

Von Thun’s work touches on a range of competition and market power issues in Europe, with a particular emphasis on emerging technologies and new legislative frameworks targeting dominant technology platforms. Prior to joining Open Markets, von Thun advised UK parliamentarians on economic policy, led the research program at the Centre for Entrepreneurs, and advised businesses on EU and UK technology and competition policy. He has written influential reports on a range of topics, including AI governance, cloud computing, digital sovereignty, the future of work, and land taxation. His writing has appeared in publications including The Guardian, Financial Times, Tech Policy Press, and Euractiv. He is regularly cited on European competition and technology issues in the media, including by Politico, Reuters, Bloomberg, Wired, and Time.

Von Thun holds a Bachelor of Arts in International Relations and Philosophy from the University of Southern California, a Master of Science in International Public Policy from University College London, and a Postgraduate Diploma in EU Competition Law from King’s College London. He originally hails from London but now calls Brussels home.