Klaas Knot

Klaas H.W. Knot was President of De Nederlandsche Bank (DNB) for 14 years, from 1 July 2011 to 1 July 2025. He served as Chair of the Financial Stability Board from December 2021 until July 2025. He was a member of the Governing Council and the General Council of the European Central Bank, member of the European Systemic Risk Board, Governor at the International Monetary Fund and member of the Board of Directors at the Bank for International Settlements.

In 1991, Mr Knot graduated with honours in economics at the University of Groningen. In 1995, he obtained his PhD in economics. He is honorary Professor of Economics of Central Banking at the University of Groningen and of Monetary Stability at the University of Amsterdam.

Prior to becoming President of the DNB, Mr Knot was Deputy Treasurer-General and Director of Financial Markets at the Dutch Ministry of Finance. He also held positions at DNB, the Pension and Insurance Authority, and the International Monetary Fund.