Andrew Crockett

Economist and banker, served as BIS General Manager

Andrew Crockett - Economist and banker, served as BIS General Manager
Born

March 23rd, 1943
82 years ago

Died

2012
13 years ago — 69 years old

Category

Thinkers & Philosophers

Country

United Kingdom

Links & References

Held the position of General Manager at the Bank for International Settlements from 1994 to 2003. Worked at the International Monetary Fund, including serving as the Executive Director for the United Kingdom and other countries from 1988 to 1992. Contributed significantly to discussions on global financial stability and the role of central banks in the economy.

Served as General Manager of BIS

Worked at the International Monetary Fund

Executive Director for the UK at IMF

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