Duisenberg

British  

/ ˈdysːʊnˌberk /

noun

1. Willem Frederik , known as Wim . 1935–2005, Dutch economist; president of the European Central Bank (1998–2003)

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Example Sentences

He leaves with an average 1.2% over his term, compared to 2% for previous President Wim Duisenberg from 1999 to 2003 and 2.1% for President Jean-Claude Trichet from 2003 to 2011.

From Seattle Times

Even so the Germans, doubtful of southerners’ commitment to low inflation, insisted on Wim Duisenberg, a Dutchman they saw as a kindred spirit, as president.

From Economist

The fudge was that Mr Duisenberg would step down halfway through his term to make way for Jean-Claude Trichet, a Frenchman who was Mr Draghi’s predecessor.

From Economist

Mr. Draghi’s predecessors, Wim Duisenberg and Jean-Claude Trichet, came from the Netherlands and France respectively, two top-tier eurozone economies.

From The Wall Street Journal

The committee included a future president of the European Central Bank , Wim Duisenberg, and Carlo Azeglio Ciampi, who later became Italian prime minister and president.

From Washington Post