| Key Information | Details |
|---|---|
| Event | IMF Leadership Transition |
| Proposed Position | First Deputy Managing Director (FDMD) |
| Proposed Candidate | Daniel Katz |
| Proposed By | Kristalina Georgieva (IMF Managing Director) |
| Appointment Effective Date | 6 October 2025 (pending IMF Executive Board approval) |
| Predecessor | Gita Gopinath |
| Current Role of Daniel Katz | Chief of Staff to U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent |
| Date of Birth | December 1987 |
| Key Areas of Expertise | U.S.-China trade and economic policy, financial stability, global economic recovery, multilateral coordination |
| Strategic Focus Areas for IMF | Core macroeconomic mandates, crisis lending programs, surveillance of global financial risks |
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