In Pictures: Gita Gopinath, The Indian Mind Behind IMF’s Global Economic Response

Gita Gopinath is an Indian-American economist and the first woman to serve as the First Deputy Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF). (ILLUSTRATION: NEWS18)

Gita was the John Zwaanstra Professor of International Studies and Economics at Harvard, when she was offered a position at IMF. (Image: News18 Creative)

Over the years, Gita Gopinath has held several prestigious positions across esteemed organisations. (Image: News18 Creative)

Prior to becoming a US citizen, Gita did her graduation and post-graduation from Delhi University. (Image: News18 Creative)

Gita became a tenured professor at Harvard in the year 2010. Eight years later, she created history by becoming the first female chief economist at IMF. (Image: News18 Creative)

From being chosen a Young Global Leader by World Economic Forum to being elected as a fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences, her laurels are many. (Image: News18 Creative)

Gita Gopinath is known for her work on exchange rates, global trade, and emerging market economies. (PHOTO: NEWS18)