Christine Lagarde is a prominent French lawyer and politician, known for her role as the President of the European Central Bank since November 2019. Before this position, she served as the Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) from 2011 to 2019, where she focused on global economic stability and financial reforms. Lagarde has also held significant positions in the French government, including Minister of Finance and Minister of Economic Affairs. She is recognized for her leadership in addressing economic challenges and promoting policies that support growth and stability in the European Union and beyond.