Dimitar Radev
Dimitar Radev | |
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| Born | July 12, 1956 Plovdiv, Bulgaria |
| Occupation | Economist |
| Years active | 1990s–present |
| Known for | Governor of the Bulgarian National Bank since July 14, 2015 |
Dimitar Radev is a Bulgarian economist who has held the position of governor at the Bulgarian National Bank since July 14, 2015.
Early life and education
Radev was born on 12 July 1956 in Plovdiv. He earned his degree in Finance and Credit from the University of National and World Economy and subsequently completed specialized training at the Institute of Foreign Relations at Georgetown University in Washington in 1994.
Career
During the 1990s, Radev served as deputy finance minister with oversight of the national budget. Before assuming the governorship, he was employed within the fiscal affairs department of the International Monetary Fund. His nomination for governor came from Bulgaria’s ruling GERB party, with backing from its coalition partner, the Reformist Bloc, following a parliamentary procedure that involved public nominations and hearings. He took office in July 2015 for a six-year term, succeeding former governor Ivan Iskrov.
Other activities
- Member of the General Board (Ex-Officio) at the European Systemic Risk Board (ESRB)
- Ex-Officio Member of the Board of Governors at the International Monetary Fund (IMF)