Europe’s search for next IMF chief
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The search for a European candidate to replace Christine Lagarde at the helm of the International Monetary Fund has narrowed down to three candidates ahead of a September 6 deadline
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Jeroen Dijsselbloem
Former Dutch finance minister
Ex-head of Eurogroup would have to overcome doubts in southern Europe about his economic approach
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Kristalina Georgieva
Bulgarian chief executive of World Bank
Candidacy would require change in IMF rules that prevents appointment of managing director over age of 65
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Olli Rehn
Head of Finland’s central bank
Likely to compete with Dijsselbloem for backing of north European countries
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European nationals traditionally take helm at IMF as part of informal agreement whereby U.S. national holds presidency of World Bank
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France Spain Germany  Netherlands Sweden  Belgium
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Christine Lagarde 2011-2019
Dominique Strauss-Kahn 2007-2011
Rodrigo Rato  2004-2007
Horst Köhler 2000-2004
Michel Camdessus 1987-2000
Jacques de Larosière 1978-1987
Johannes Witteveen 1973-1978
Pierre-Paul Schweitzer 1963-1973
Per Jacobsson 1956-1963
Ivar Rooth 1951-1956
Camille Gutt 1946-1951
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