Quick Info
| Profession | Central banker and lawyer |
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| Nationality | French |
| Date of Birth | 01/01/1956 |
| Age | 70 years |
| Birthplace | Paris, France |
| Zodiac Sign | Capricorn |
Latest News about Christine Lagarde
29/10/2026
Christine Lagarde informed the ECB Governing Council and European Council President António Costa that she will step down as ECB President on 7 February 2027. Her term was scheduled to run until October 2027, so the departure comes about nine months early. The announcement opens a leadership vacancy at the central bank, with Dutch and Spanish candidates reported as frontrunners to succeed her.
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Bio/Wiki
| Summary | Christine Lagarde is a French lawyer and central banker who has served as President of the European Central Bank since November 2019. She previously served as Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund and as French Minister of Finance. She announced on 29/10/2026 that she will step down as ECB President on 07/02/2027, ahead of the end of her term in October 2027. |
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Educational Qualification(s)
| University | Université Paris X Nanterre (law) |
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| Institute | Institut d'études politiques d'Aix-en-Provence |
Career
| Trade and Finance Ministry | Served as French Minister for Foreign Trade in 2005 and as French Minister of Economy, Finance and Employment from 2007 to 2011. |
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| International Monetary Fund | Served as Managing Director of the IMF from July 2011 to September 2019, the first woman to hold the post. |
| European Central Bank | Has served as President of the European Central Bank since 01/11/2019. Her term was scheduled to end on 31/10/2027. |
| Law | Previously worked as a lawyer at the international law firm Baker & McKenzie, including as chair of its global executive committee. |
| ECB Departure Announcement | Announced her resignation on 29/10/2026, with her departure set for 07/02/2027, about nine months before her term expires. |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. She was the first woman to serve as finance minister of a G8 country. | |
| 2. She competed in synchronized swimming earlier in her life. |
