Description:
(Bulgarian Economist and Managing Director of the 'International Monetary Fund')
Kristalina Georgieva is a Bulgarian economist and the current Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund. At the time of her appointment, she was serving as the Chief Executive Officer of the World Bank. She has also served as the Acting President of the World Bank Group briefly in the early 2019 and was the Vice-President of the European Commission from 2014 to 2016. Prior to that, she was the European Commissioner for International Cooperation, Health Aid and Crisis Management in 2010-14. She worked as an associate professor in 1977-1993 and as an economist at the World Bank Group from 1993 to 2010 before beginning her political career. In 2010, she was named the 'Commissioner of the Year' and the 'European of the Year' by the influential 'European Voice' newspaper.
Birthday
August 13, 1953 (Leo)
Born In
Bulgaria
Alternative names
Kristalina Ivanova Georgieva-Kinova
City
Sofia, Bulgaria
Spouse/Ex-
Kino Kinov
Parents
Children
Desislava Kinova
What is Kristalina Georgieva known for?
Kristalina Georgieva is known for being the Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF).
What is Kristalina Georgieva's educational background?
Kristalina Georgieva holds a Ph.D. in Economic Science and a Master's degree in Political Economy and Sociology from the University of National and World Economy in Sofia, Bulgaria.
What are some key achievements of Kristalina Georgieva?
Some key achievements of Kristalina Georgieva include her role in managing global crises, such as the COVID-19 pandemic, and her efforts to promote sustainable development and gender equality.
How has Kristalina Georgieva contributed to the field of economics and finance?
Kristalina Georgieva has made significant contributions to the field of economics and finance through her work at the World Bank, the European Commission, and the IMF, where she has focused on issues such as poverty reduction, economic development, and financial stability.
