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President, European Central Bank

Christine Lagarde

  • Lagarde became the first woman to head the European Central Bank on November 1, 2019.
  • As head of European monetary policy, Lagarde faces a critical test: ensuring the coronavirus pandemic does not wreak further havoc on the Euro zone.
  • From 2011 until mid-2019, Lagarde ran the International Monetary Fund that works to ensure the stability of the global monetary system.
  • She was the first woman to hold that position.
  • in analyzing the 2008 financial crisis, Lagarde has pointed to "groupthink" in the male-dominated industry and called for gender reform.

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