A German national, Dr Klingbeil graduated from the University of Hannover and later obtained a PhD in Economics from the same University.
Dr Klingbeil has over 25 years experience in the European Commission in a varity of Directorate Generals (DGs) enabling her to gain strong knowledge and expertise in EU affairs.Dr Klingbeil is Deputy Secretary General for the Secretariat-General of the European Commission since 2011.