Statement by Pablo Hernández de Cos, BIS General Manager, on François Villeroy de Galhau
Why this matters
The content is a press release announcing François Villeroy de Galhau's resignation from his position as Chair of the BIS Board of Directors to pursue a role at a charitable foundation. While it touches on central banking governance and BIS leadership, it is purely administrative and informational in nature, containing no binding obligations, policy guidance, or enforcement actions. The statement is a tribute to his service and notification of an upcoming board chair selection process.
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What the BIS said
François Villeroy de Galhau, Governor of the Bank of France, today announced his decision to leave the Bank of France at the beginning of June to become President of the Fondation Apprentis d'Auteuil. Accordingly, he will step down from his position as Chair of the BIS Board of Directors.
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