Michel Camdessus | |
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![]() Camdessus at the 6th World Water Forum in 2012 | |
7th Managing Director of the IMF | |
In office 16 January 1987 – 14 February 2000 | |
Preceded by | Jacques de Larosière |
Succeeded by | Horst Köhler |
Governor of the Banque de France | |
In office 1984–1987 | |
Preceded by | Renaud de La Genière |
Succeeded by | Jacques de Larosière |
Personal details | |
Born | Bayonne, France | 1 May 1933
Nationality | ![]() |
Alma mater | University of Paris |
Profession | Economist |
Michel Camdessus (born 1 May 1933) is a French economist and administrator. He was Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) from 16 January 1987 to 14 February 2000.[1]
Camdessus is also a member of the Fondation Chirac's board of directors,[2] ever since the foundation was launched in 2008 by former French president Jacques Chirac.