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Silvana Tenreyro appointed as IMF chief economist heading research

Silvana Tenreyro appointed as IMF’s new Economic Counsellor, head of researchIMF appoints Silvana Tenreyro as chief economist, head of research

The International Monetary Fund appointed Argentine economist Silvana Tenreyro as its new chief economist and head of research on July 7, 2026, to lead the Fund's analytical work during a period of global economic transformation.

This appointment strengthens the IMF's policy advice and multilateral surveillance capabilities as the organization faces heightened uncertainty in the global economy.

  • Tenreyro previously served as a senior advisor to the Argentine Ministry of Economy before joining international financial institutions.
  • The Economic Counsellor position has been held by notable economists including Barry Eichengreen and Maurice Obstfeld in recent years.
  • IMF research findings are published biannually in the Global Financial Stability Report and Fiscal Monitor.
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