Carlos Mulas-Granados appointed as new IMF Resident Representative for Romania

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has appointed Carlos Mulas-Granados as the Regional Representative for Central, Eastern and South-Eastern Europe, based in Warsaw (Poland), from where he will also oversee the IMF offices in Romania, Bulgaria, and Belarus, according to a press release issued by the financial institution.

Carlos Mulas-Granados will succeed Geoff Gottlieb, who is returning to IMF headquarters after three years of service at the Fund's office in Warsaw.

A Spanish national, Carlos Mulas-Granados most recently served as Deputy Director within the IMF's Strategy Unit, where he oversaw the Fund's engagement with the International Monetary and Financial Committee (IMFC) and the G20.

Previously, he held positions as chief economist in various IMF departments and participated in missions to Brazil, Croatia, Costa Rica, Portugal, Senegal and the United Kingdom. He has contributed to key IMF publications such as the World Economic Outlook, Fiscal Monitor, and Europe's Regional Economic Outlook.

The rotation of representatives is a standard IMF practice, designed to support staff development and ensure the continued effectiveness of its global operations.

An IMF mission, led by Joong Shik Kang, is currently paying a visit to Bucharest between 3 and 12 September 2025 to assess recent developments in the Romanian economy.