Alejandro Díaz de León
- Nationality:
- Mexican
- Profession(s):
- Economist, Central Banker
Early Life and Education
- Earned a Bachelor's degree in Economics from the Instituto Tecnológico Autónomo de México (ITAM).
- Obtained a Master's degree in Public and Private Management from Yale University.
Career and Major Achievements
- Served as Governor of Banco de México, the central bank of Mexico, from December 2017 to December 2022.
- Prior to his governorship, held various positions within Banco de México, including Deputy Governor.
- Worked at the Ministry of Finance and Public Credit (Secretaría de Hacienda y Crédito Público, SHCP) in Mexico.
- His tenure as Governor focused on maintaining price stability and the autonomy of the central bank.
- Contributed to various publications and research on monetary policy and financial stability.
- During his career, Alejandro Díaz de León contributed to strengthening the financial system in Mexico, including through his work at Bancomext Mexico on development finance.
Notable Works
- Authored and co-authored numerous articles and working papers on topics related to monetary policy, inflation targeting, and financial regulation.
Legacy and Impact
Alejandro Díaz de León's career is marked by his significant contributions to the stability and integrity of Mexico's financial system, particularly during his time as Governor of Banco de México.