Mr. McDonough is President and Chief Executive Officer of the Federal Reserve Bank of New York, in which capacity he is also Vice Chair and a permanent member of the Federal Open Market Committee. Mr. McDonough is Chair of the Committee on Payment and Settlement Systems and on the board of directors of the Bank for International Settlements in Basel, Switzerland. He was with the First National Bank of Chicago for 22 years, and was vice chair and a director of the bank holding company from 1986 until his retirement in 1989. He was with the U.S. State Department from 1961 to 1967 and with the U.S. Navy from 1956 to 1961. Mr. McDonough is on the board of the New York Academy of Sciences, and a director of the New York Philharmonic Orchestra. He also is Chair of the board of trustees of The Economic Club of New York.
Masaaki Shirakawa, governor of the Bank of Japan, discusses the effects the March earthquake, tsunami, and events surrounding the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant had on the Japanese economy, as well as the resilience and adaptability of the Japanese people.
See more in Japan, International Finance, Disasters
Masaaki Shirakawa, governor of the Bank of Japan, discusses the effects the March earthquake, tsunami, and events surrounding the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant had on the Japanese economy, as well as the resilience and adaptability of the Japanese people.
This meeting was part of the C. Peter McColough Series on International Economics.
See more in Japan, International Finance
Masaaki Shirakawa, governor of the Bank of Japan, discusses the effects the March earthquake, tsunami, and events surrounding the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant had on the Japanese economy, as well as the resilience and adaptability of the Japanese people.
This meeting was part of the C. Peter McColough Series on International Economics.
See more in Japan, International Finance
Listen to President of the European Central Bank Jean-Claude Trichet discuss the need for structural reforms in Europe, particularly those that increase labor productivity growth, establish well-functioning product markets, and create a competitive, entrepreneurial-friendly economic environment.
See more in Europe/Russia, Economics
Watch President of the European Central Bank Jean-Claude Trichet, discuss the need for structural reforms in Europe, particularly those that increase labor productivity growth, establish well-functioning product markets, and create a competitive, entrepreneurial-friendly economic environment.
See more in Europe/Russia, Economics
Jean-Claude Trichet, President of the European Central Bank, discusses the need for structural reforms in Euro area countries, particularly reforms which would increase labor productivity growth, establish well-functioning product markets and create a competitive, entrepreneurial-friendly economic environment.
See more in Europe/Russia, International Finance
Learn more about the application process and view a printable brochure.
Membership Application Deadlines: October 1 and March 1
Term Membership Application Deadline: November 1
What effect would the fall of the Assad regime have on U.S. policy towards Syria?
Membership in the CFR Corporate Program is tailored to meet the needs of your organization. To learn more, please visit the About Corporate page, view a printable brochure, and see our current list of members.
To find out if Corporate membership would benefit your company, contact the Corporate Program at corporate@cfr.org or 212.434.9684.
Capitalism and Inequality: Why both the left and right get it wrong
General Stanley McChrystal on the U.S. war on terror
The U.S.-Pakistan alliance: Why it should end
subscribe nowPublished by the Council on Foreign Relations since 1922
CFR offers exceptional opportunities for individuals at all levels in their careers.
Foreign Affairs Job BoardSearch the ultimate resource for careers in international affairs.
