On 29 September 2019, Georgieva was named managing director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), to succeed Christine Lagarde (who was leaving to become President of the European Central Bank). Georgieva was the only candidate for the job and the first person from an emerging economy to serve in the position. [ 51 ]

Kristalina Georgieva has been serving as Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund since October 1, 2019. In April 2024, the IMF’s Executive Board appointed her for a second term, which started on October 1, 2024.

Apr 12, 2024 · The Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) today selected Kristalina Georgieva to serve as IMF Managing Director and Chair of the Executive Board for a second five-year term starting on October 1, 2024. The Board’s decision was taken by consensus.

Jun 20, 2024 · The International Monetary Fund (IMF) today released the terms of appointment of Kristalina Georgieva as Managing Director for a period of five years commencing on October 1, 2024.

Apr 12, 2024 · Kristalina Georgieva has won a second five-year term as IMF managing director, ahead of the start of the fund’s spring meetings in Washington next week. Georgieva, who has been in the role...

Apr 12, 2024 · The International Monetary Fund's executive board on Friday selected Bulgarian economist Kristalina Georgieva to serve as managing director for a second five-year term, starting on Oct. 1 this...

Mar 8, 2024 · EU countries are preparing to back Kristalina Georgieva for a second term as managing director of the IMF, as the economist announced her bid on Friday.

Jan 24, 2025 · Reuters. Kristalina Georgieva, Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), attends the 55th annual World Economic Forum (WEF) meeting in Davos, Switzerland, January 24, 2025.

In her first term as IMF head, Georgieva spearheaded the giving of nearly $1 trillion in reserves and liquidity to 100 of the IMF's member countries.