Last Updated: July 28, 2017
Managing Director Transition
Rodrigo de Rato (at left), Managing Director of the IMF from June 2004 to October 31, 2007, announced in June 2007 that he would step down from the post following the 2007 IMF-World Bank Annual Meetings. After a process of selection over the summer, Dominique Strauss-Kahn, a former French Finance Minister, was selected to replace him. Strauss-Kahn took up the post on November 1, 2007.
Latest News
Strauss-Kahn Takes Over as New IMF Head
November 1, 2007
Former French Finance Minister Dominique Strauss-Kahn began his job as the new IMF Managing Director on November 1 determined to put fresh vigor into reform of the 185-member institution that oversees the global economy.
Video of Strauss-Kahn's arrival at IMF
De Rato Charted New Course for IMF
IMF Executive Board Adopts Resolution of Appreciation for Managing Director Rodrigo de Rato
October 30, 2007
Press Release No. 07/218
The World after the Crisis in the Credit Markets: Economic Outlook and Challenges
October 25, 2007
Speech by Rodrigo de Rato, Managing Director, at the 30th Anniversary of the Valencian Business Confederation, Valencia, Spain
Closing Remarks by Rodrigo de Rato, Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund
October 24, 2007
At the Joint Annual Discussion
De Rato: Turmoil Has Exposed Weaknesses
Strauss-Kahn to Press Ahead on IMF Reform
October 1, 2007
Dominique Strauss-Kahn, recently selected to take over as head of the IMF in November, speaks to reporters in Paris about his appointment. He notes that he will press ahead with reform of the 185-member international institution that helps oversee the global economy.
Press conference video
Press conference transcript
Statement by Robert B. Zoellick on Strauss-Kahn selection
September 28, 2007
World Bank Group President Robert B. Zoellick congratulates Dominique Strauss-Kahn on his appointment as IMF Managing Director.
IMF Managing Director Rodrigo de Rato Welcomes Executive Board's Selection of Dominique Strauss-Kahn As His Successor
September 28, 2007
Press Release No. 07/212
Statement by Mr. Dominique Strauss-Kahn on His Selection as Managing Director of the IMF
September 28, 2007
Press Release No. 07/213
Strauss-Kahn Named to Head IMF
IMF Executive Board Selects Dominique Strauss-Kahn as IMF Managing Director
September 28, 2007
Press Release No. 07/211
Statement by Dominique Strauss-Kahn to IMF Executive Board
September 20, 2007
Press Release No. 07/197
Statement by Josef Tošovský to IMF Executive Board
September 19, 2007
Press Release No. 07/195
IMF Executive Board to Consider the Nominations of Dominique Strauss-Kahn and Josef Tošovský for the Position of IMF Managing Director
August 31, 2007
Press Release No. 07/186
Statement by the African Governors to the IMF on their Informal Meeting with Mr. Dominique Strauss-Kahn
August 3, 2007
Press Release No. 07/177
IMF Executive Board Moves Ahead With Process of Selecting the Fund's Next Managing Director
July 12, 2007
Press Release No. 07/159
Statement by IMF Executive Board on Managing Director Selection Process
July 9, 2007
Press Release No. 07/156
De Rato to Step Down in October
IMF Managing Director Rodrigo de Rato to Leave Following the 2007 Annual Meetings
June 28, 2007
Press Release No. 07/147
IMF Executive Board Selects Rodrigo de Rato as IMF Managing Director
May 4, 2004
Press Release No. 04/91
Related Links
Dominique Strauss-Kahn biographical information
Rodrigo de Rato biographical information
List of Past Managing
Directors
Managing Director Selection Process
Articles of Agreement of the IMF: Article XII on MD Selection
IMF Quota Reform a Complex, 2-year Process
Panel Seeks More Stable Income for IMF
Speeches
De Rato: The World after the Crisis in the Credit Markets, Economic Outlook and Challenges
October 25, 2007
De Rato: Closing Remarks at the Joint Annual Discussion, 2007 Annual Meetings
October 22, 2007
De Rato: Remarks to the Board of Governors of the IMF at the Joint Annual Discussion, 2007 Annual Meetings
October 22, 2007
De Rato: Webcast of Press Conference on the upcoming Annual Meetings
October 18, 2007
Strauss-Kahn: Webcast of Press Conference
October 1, 2007
De Rato: Signs World Can Meet Climate Challenge
September 24, 2007
De Rato: Attack Poverty, Inequality
September 20, 2005
De Rato: Learn from Market Turmoil
September 20, 2005
Spotlight
Rodrigo de Rato's Tenure: 2004-2007
October 10, 2007
Highlights of the IMF's Work under Rodrigo de Rato.
Pressing Ahead with Reform: Press Conference with Dominique Strauss-Kahn
Statement by Dominique Strauss-Kahn to IMF Executive Board
Key Documents
IMF's Medium Term Strategy
Managing Director Rodrigo de Rato launched a review in mid-2004 of the IMF's role, and presented a medium-term strategy to the IMF Annual Meetings in September 2005. In a later paper, Mr. de Rato made specific proposals for implementing this strategy.