Michel Camdessus is Honorary Governor of Banque de France and is the former Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF). In January 2010, Mr. Camdessus was appointed by President Sarkozy as the Chair of the high level working group on the reform of French public finances equilibrium rules. In... Read more
Michel Camdessus is Honorary Governor of Banque de France and is the former Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF).
In January 2010, Mr. Camdessus was appointed by President Sarkozy as the Chair of the high level working group on the reform of French public finances equilibrium rules. In September 2009, Mr. Camdessus was appointed Special Commissioner to monitor French banks’ bonus payments practices. He was the Chairman of the French Financing Corporation, the Société de Financement de l’Economie Française (SFEF), from 2008-9.
Michel took office as Managing Director and Chairman of the Executive Board of the IMF in 1987. In 1996, the Executive Board of the IMF unanimously selected Michel to serve a third five-year term as Managing Director, beginning January 1997. To date, he is the longest serving Managing Director of the IMF.
Earlier in his career, starting in 1974, Michel was director of the Treasury in the Ministry of Finance, served as Chairman of the Paris Club and was Chairman of the Monetary Committee of the European Economic Community from 1982 to 1984. In 1984, Michel was appointed Deputy Governor of the Bank of France, and then appointed Governor in November of the same year. He served in this post until his appointment as the seventh Managing Director of the IMF.
Michel Camdessus is Honorary President of the Semaines Sociales de France and was a Member of the Commission for Africa established by Tony Blair. He was a Member of the Pontifical Commission for Justice and Peace.
He is a member of the UN Secretary General’s Advisory Board on Water and Sanitation and was the Chairman of the World Panel on Financing Water Infrastructure. He is a Member of the Africa Progress Panel (APP), chaired by Mr. Kofi Annan, which is an independent authority on Africa launched in 2007 to focus world leaders’ attention on delivering their commitments to the continent. The Panel launched a major report in London in June 2008 entitled Africa’s Development: Promises and Prospects.
You can book Michel Camdessus through London Speaker Bureau by submitting the enquiry form on this page or calling our team. One of our consultants will respond promptly with Michel's current availability, speaking fees and any specific requirements for your event.
Michel Camdessus's speaking fees depend on the event format (in-person or virtual), the location, the length of the engagement and the level of customisation required. Please contact London Speaker Bureau for an up-to-date fee quote for Michel tailored to your event.
Michel Camdessus speaks on Banking, Brexit, Economics & Finance, Euro, Europe. Talks can be shaped around your audience, industry and strategic objectives - share your event brief with London Speaker Bureau and we will work with Michel to align the content with your delegates and goals.
London Speaker Bureau can book Michel Camdessus for events worldwide, subject to Michel's schedule. Please send us your event date, location and format and we will confirm availability and handle travel and logistics on your behalf.
Virtual and hybrid keynotes are now a standard part of the speaking industry. Please contact London Speaker Bureau to confirm whether Michel Camdessus is available to deliver a virtual session for your event and on which platform (Zoom, Microsoft Teams, a bespoke studio or your own).
Most keynote speeches run between 45 and 60 minutes, often followed by a 15-30 minute Q&A. Other formats - shorter conference slots, panel appearances or longer workshop sessions - may also be possible. Share your agenda with London Speaker Bureau and we will confirm what Michel can accommodate.
London Speaker Bureau will brief Michel Camdessus on your audience profile, sector and objectives so the keynote can be shaped around your event. The level of customisation possible depends on the speaker and the lead time - contact us with your brief and we will confirm what Michel can offer.
Michel Camdessus delivers keynotes in Spanish. If you require simultaneous interpretation or a multilingual format, please mention this in your enquiry and London Speaker Bureau will arrange it for you.
Michel Camdessus's areas of expertise include Banking, Brexit, Economics & Finance, Euro, Europe. To get a clear sense of Michel's style, credentials and how they engage an audience, please review the biography, popular talks and any videos or testimonials shown on this page, or request a detailed speaker brief from London Speaker Bureau.
Michel Camdessus can be booked through London Speaker Bureau for corporate conferences, leadership events, internal team meetings, association gatherings and private client engagements where expertise in Banking, Brexit, Economics & Finance, Euro, Europe is relevant. Details of Michel's background and previous engagements are included in the biography above; contact us if you would like a more detailed list of past clients or case studies.
Beyond keynote speeches, many of the speakers on our roster also take part in workshops, executive masterclasses, panel discussions and fireside chats. Contact London Speaker Bureau with your preferred format and we will confirm what Michel Camdessus is able to offer alongside or instead of a keynote.
We generally recommend enquiring at least three to twelve months in advance to secure your preferred date with Michel Camdessus, particularly during peak conference seasons. Where possible we also accommodate shorter lead times - please contact London Speaker Bureau to check Michel's current availability for your dates.