The decision would have an effect as of October 6, 2025. The appointment is subject to the approval of the agency’s executive directory.
The director of International Monetary Fund (IMF) Kristalina Georgieva proposed on Thursday the appointment of Daniel Katz as the first deputy manager deputy directorwith effect as of October 6, 2025. The appointment is subject to the approval of the agency’s executive directory.
Katz currently works as Chief of Cabinet of the US Treasury Secretary, Scott Besent, In the Treasury Department. He is the main advisor in a wide range of national and international affairs and his role was fundamental in the development of the economic alliance with Ukraine.
In addition, he had a key role in the international negotiations of the US government, including conversations with China. The chief of cabinet maintains a long career in the Department of the Treasury that extends for more than a decade.
Kristalina Georgieva proposed Daniel Katz as her second in the IMF
In announcing his decision, Georgieva declared: “Dan is known for his colleagues for his passion for public policies, in particular the intersection between economic policy and international relations.”
In addition, he stressed that “It is very respected for its approach oriented to the search for solutionsits collaborative leadership style and its willingness to contribute new perspectives to complex issues “:” Its ability to forge relationships with a wide range of interlocutors will be a fundamental asset for the fund, “he evaluated.
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Who is Daniel Katz
Katz has a Bachelor of Arts from Yale University and a Doctorate in Law Magna cum laude for the Law Faculty of the University of New York.
In previous periods of service in the treasure, he served as Main Advisor of the Undersecretary of International Affairs, Counselor of the Undersecretary of International Markets and Policies Advisor at the Office of Terrorism and Financial Intelligence.
During this section, the man also represented the US in international forums, including the Financial Stability Board. In addition, he worked in the private sector and was the main researcher of the Manhattan Institutespecialized in Central Banking, International Economic Affairs and Economic Policy.
Previously, he was at a global macro coverage fund, as an investment banker in Goldman Sachs And as an advisor to Commander of US forces in Kabul, Afghanistan.
Katz declared to feel “honest” after being proposed and considered that “The IMF plays an indispensable role in the heart of the international monetary system “: “I hope with great interest to deepen my collaboration with the fund, its staff and the member countries,” he synthesized.
Source: Ambito
