On Friday, Kristalina Georgieva, a Bulgarian economist, was chosen by the International Monetary Fund’s executive board for a second five-year term as managing director. She will be beginning her term on October 1, 2024. She was the sole candidate for the position. According to the customary procedure wherein European states select the IMF managing director, the decision was made after European Union finance ministers approved Georgieva for the position.
The board praised Georgieva’s skillful leadership in leading the IMF through major international problems during her last term. Georgieva conveyed her appreciation for being re-elected and emphasised her resolve to stay in close contact with the outstanding team at the IMF.
The IMF has given member nations crucial help during several crises, including the COVID-19 epidemic and geopolitical tensions, under Georgieva’s direction. During her tenure, there was an emphasis on topics including fragility and conflict, digital transformation, and climate change.
Janet Yellen, the secretary of the U.S. Treasury, praised Georgieva’s reappointment and emphasised the IMF’s crucial role in preserving world economic stability. As the first female head of the IMF from an emerging market economy, Georgieva has encountered and overcome obstacles while exhibiting resilience and commitment to the organisation’s goals.
