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    08 Jul 2026Appointment and Resignation

    IMF appoints Silvana Tenreyro as chief economist, head of research

    In Short এক নজরে

    The News in Brief:

    The International Monetary Fund has appointed Silvana Tenreyro as its new Chief Economist and Head of Research. She will assume office on 10 August 2026, succeeding Pierre-Olivier Gourinchas, who is returning to academia.

    Place and Time:

    • Organisation: International Monetary Fund
    • Announcement: 7 July 2026
    • Joining Date: 10 August 2026

    Why this is important:

    The IMF Chief Economist leads the Fund's research, prepares the World Economic Outlook, and advises member countries on global economic policies. The appointment comes amid continued global economic uncertainty.

    Main points to remember:

    • Silvana Tenreyro is a professor at the London School of Economics.
    • She previously served on the Bank of England's Monetary Policy Committee (2017–2023).
    • She holds Argentine, Italian, and British citizenship.
    • She replaces Pierre-Olivier Gourinchas as the IMF's Economic Counsellor and Director of the Research Department.