Claudia Annacker

Energizer
DISC Type : I

Member of the World Bank Sanctions Board at World Bank Group

Paris, Île-de-France, France

Overview

Claudia Annacker is an Independent Arbitrator and Counsel with over 30 years of experience in international dispute settlement. After partnerships at top firms like Dechert and Cleary Gottlieb, she specializes in investor-State disputes and public international law, having handled more than 50 investment arbitrations.

Beyond her legal practice, she is dedicated to academia as an Adjunct Professor at the University of Vienna. In this role, she teaches seminars and supervises PhD theses in public international law, helping to shape the next generation of legal experts.

She is a member of the World Bank Sanctions Board, a quasi-judicial body that adjudicates cases involving fraud and corruption in development projects.

Personality Overview

Big Picture Person

Believer

Relationship Oriented

They are naturally enthusiastic, so take their promise with a pinch of salt.  Unlike C or D types, they are vocal with their opinions but not so much with their questions. They excel at seeing the bigger picture, and the long-term impact of their decisions.

Topics They Care About

Investor-State Disputes
A core focus of her practice for over 30 years, she has represented both sovereign and private parties in more than 50 investment arbitrations.
Public International Law
Her primary academic and professional focus, underscored by her habilitation from the University of Vienna, where she also serves as an Adjunct Professor.
International Sanctions
Her appointment as a member of the World Bank Group Sanctions Board demonstrates a deep involvement in the governance of international financial integrity.

Media Appearances

Update of World Bank Group Sanctions Board Membership. Featured in World Bank Group – Sanctions Board

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Work History

7-2025
Member of the World Bank Sanctions Board at World Bank Group
1-2024
Independent Arbitrator and Counsel at Annacker ǀ International Disputes
9-2020 - 1-2024
Partner at Dechert LLP
2013 - 2014
Visiting Professor at Université Paris Nanterre
2004 - 2008
Counsel at Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP

Education

Venia legendi et docendi (habilitation) for public international law from University of Vienna
Diploma in Public International and European Law from University of Helsinki

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Insights For Selling To Claudia

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Use phrases like ‘people will love’, ‘massive impact’ etc.
  • Be friendly and entertaining in your conversation
  • Speak enthusiastically with energy, maintain a clear and confident tone

DONT's

  • Avoid overloading them with too much detail
  • Don’t assume a yes just because they have not said no
  • Don’t be excessively objective, be a storyteller

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Claudia is

  • Relationship and trust can be vital with them, sometimes more than anything else.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Claudia

  • They are unlikely to say no directly, you have to make that decision yourself.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Claudia move?

  • They are not the fastest decision makers, their friendly approach can give false positive signals.
  • Can Claudia take some risk or not?

  • They may take certain risks that they deem unlikely of personal repercussions.

You And Claudia

Personality Compatibility


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