Government bond boss Jean Deboutte (57) is beaming at the end result of almost 22 billion euros: “I also put savings in it myself”

“The best week of my career? Certainly the most hectic. Because secretly I had hoped for 4 billion euros at the most.” While Treasury boss Jean Deboutte (57) eventually saw the counter of the much-discussed government bond tick at almost 22 billion euros. Looking back at an amazing week: “Suddenly, our small agency was receiving almost 200,000 customers at the same time. Many employees worked through the night and weekends.”

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