Brian Christensen

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Appointed Director of the Human Resources Department (HRD) on September 1, 2025.
As Director of HRD, responsible for the IMF’s human resource policies and programs, and oversees the human resources and people management function.
Last updated: September 16, 2025.

Spent his career at the IMF across a range of roles.
Most recently Director of the Corporate Services and Facilities Department (CSF), responsible for global corporate services and facilities, including corporate real estate, security services, language services, creative solutions, procurement, and general services.
Previously served as a Deputy Director in CSF.
Served as an Assistant Director in the Office of Budget and Planning, where he:
- Worked on the IMF’s corporate budget strategy.
- Oversaw IT investments.
- Made substantive contributions to major IMF-wide initiatives and programs, including the renewal of the IMF’s Headquarters 1 building.
As Division Chief for Resources and Information Management in the Fiscal Affairs Department, was instrumental in:
- The design and implementation of the IMF’s capacity development initiatives and funding model.
- The establishment of the IMF’s network of regional capacity development centers.
Joined the IMF in 2001.

A national of Denmark.
Holds a master’s degree in economics from the University of Odense, Denmark.
Holds a master’s degree in quantitative development economics from the University of Warwick, United Kingdom.
Earned a B.Sc. from University of Odense.