ECNETNews announces the latest rankings of Central Bank Governors as part of the Central Banker Report Cards 2024. This annual report evaluates central bank leaders from nearly 100 countries, territories, and regions, and recognizes those who have excelled in their roles in managing monetary policy effectively.
Since its inception in 1994, the Central Banker Report Cards have provided insights into the performance of bank governors worldwide, using a grading scale from “A+” to “F.” These grades reflect success in critical areas such as inflation control, economic growth, currency stability, and interest rate management. An “A” denotes excellent performance, while an “F” indicates a failure to meet expectations.
Joseph Giarraputo, founder and editorial director, emphasized the significance of these evaluations: “Central bankers have fought hard against inflation in recent years, utilizing higher interest rates as their primary tool. As a result, many countries are starting to see a marked decline in inflation rates.” He stated that this year’s report honors bank leaders whose innovative strategies and perseverance have set them apart from their peers.
Top Achievers: Central Bankers Earning an A+ Grade in 2024
- Denmark: Christian Kettel Thomsen
- India: Shaktikanta Das
- Switzerland: Thomas Jordan
Outstanding Performers: Central Bankers Earning an A Grade in 2024
- Brazil: Roberto Campos Neto
- Chile: Rosanna Costa
- Mauritius: Harvesh Kumar Seegolam
- Morocco: Abdellatif Jouahri
- South Africa: Lesetja Kganyago
- Sri Lanka: Nandalal Weerasinghe
- Vietnam: Nguyen Thi Hong
Additional Recognitions: Central Bankers Earning an A- Grade in 2024
- Cambodia: Chea Serey
- Canada: Tiff Macklem
- Costa Rica: Roger Madrigal Lopez
- Dominican Republic: Héctor Valdez Albizu
- European Union: Christine Lagarde
- Guatemala: Alvaro Gonzalez Ricci
- Indonesia: Perry Warjiyo
- Jamaica: Richard Byles
- Jordan: Adel Al-Sharkas
- Mongolia: Byadran Lkhagvasuren
- Norway: Ida Wolden Bache
- Peru: Julio Velarde Flores
- Philippines: Eli Remolona
- Sweden: Erik Thedéen
- USA: Jerome Hayden Powell
