Poul Mathias Thomsen

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Bibliographic details

• Published: January 10, 2019

Professional roles and tenure

• Director, European Department, International Monetary Fund (November 2014 - August 2020).
• Deputy Director, European Department (prior to November 2014; exact dates not specified in source).
• Mission chief for Iceland, Greece, and Portugal during Fund-supported programs.
• Supervisor of the programs for Romania and Ukraine (as Deputy Director).
• Head of the Fund’s Russia Division during the 1998 Russian financial crisis.
• Director of the IMF Moscow Office (2001 to 2004).

Responsibilities and scope as Director, European Department

• Supervised the Fund’s bilateral surveillance work for the 44 countries in the Department.
• Led the Fund’s policy dialogue with EU institutions, including the ECB.
• Managed the Fund’s program discussions with European countries with Fund-supported programs.
• Responsible for the Fund’s outreach activities in Europe and interactions with European senior officials.

Regional expertise and career background

• Continuous work on Central and Eastern Europe from 1987 to 2008, including multiple mission chief postings in the region.
• Extensive experience with countries affected by the global financial crisis and the subsequent crisis in the Euro Zone, handling program responsibilities and mission leadership.