Who Is Gita Gopinath: IMF Deputy Chief Economist To Return To Harvard University | GFX

After nearly seven years at the Monetary Fund (IMF), Gita Gopinath returning to Harvard. (Image: News18 Creative)

She is returning to the Harvard University, rejoinining the Economics Department. (Image: News18 Creative)

Gita was the John Zwaanstra Professor of 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 will step down from her role at IMF at the end of August, and return to her academic pursuits. (Image: News18 Creative)