## Poul Mathias Thomsen

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## Bibliographic details
- Published: January 10, 2019

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### 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.

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