The College of Central Bankers (CCB), established in 2018, brings together former central bank leaders to provide thought leadership on critical global economic issues. With 26 fellows representing 15 countries across six continents, the CCB exemplifies our commitment to diverse, global perspectives.
CCB Fellows examine whether current national and international policymaking institutions can effectively address modern challenges like high debt levels, digital currencies, algorithmic trading, inequality, climate change, and shifting demographics. Their work also explores whether existing international accords need modification or if new global agreements are necessary.
Fellows contribute to global economic discourse through speaking engagements, virtual programming, research, and collaborative projects. Unlike active central bankers who must be cautious in their public statements, CCB Fellows can speak more freely about the challenges of achieving monetary policy objectives in today's complex financial environment, making the CCB an invaluable forum for honest dialogue about global economic challenges.
In Memoriam
Charles Plosser, Ph.D.
Charles I. Plosser, a distinguished economist, educator, and central banker, passed away on August 14, 2025, at the age of 76. His passing marks the end of a remarkable career…
Featured Fellows
William Dudley, Ph.D.
Currently, he is a senior adviser to the Griswold Center for Economic Policy Studies at Princeton University and Chair of the Bretton Woods Committee. From 2009 to 2018, Mr. Dudley…
Lael Brainard, Ph.D.
Lael Brainard is an internationally recognized policymaker and economist who formerly served as director of the White House National Economic Council. Previously, she was the vice chair and member of the…
Jim Bullard
James “Jim” Bullard, former president of Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis and one of the nation’s foremost economists and respected scholar-leaders, was chosen in July 2023 as the inaugural…
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