General · 8 July 2026

IMF names Silvana Tenreyro as its new chief economist

The International Monetary Fund revealed on Tuesday that Silvana Tenreyro is to become its chief economist, succeeding Pierre-Olivier Gourinchas. Tenreyro, a former Bank of England policymaker, will also serve as director of the research department. She is set to begin her new role on August 10, 2026.

By BriefTea Editorial · 8 July 2026 at 7:43

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