FAMOUS FIRSTS
Christine Lagarde
- I was born in Paris, France, in 1956. I am a lawyer and politician.
- I was the first woman to serve as the finance minister of France (2007–11), the managing director of the International Monetary Fund (2011–19), and the president of the European Central Bank (2019–present).
- I led the International Monetary Fund through the Greek debt crisis in 2011.
- I supported opening new markets to French products, especially in the technology sector, while serving as trade minister.