Klaas Knot

Klaas Knot
Speaking at the 2022 World Economic Forum
Chair of the Financial Stability Board
In office
2 December 2021 – 1 July 2025
Preceded byRandal Quarles
Succeeded byAndrew Bailey
President of De Nederlandsche Bank
In office
1 July 2011 – 30 June 2025
Preceded byNout Wellink
Succeeded byOlaf Sleijpen
Personal details
BornKlaas Henderikus Willem Knot
(1967-04-14) 14 April 1967
Bedum, Netherlands
EducationUniversity of Groningen

Klaas Henderikus Willem Knot (born 14 April 1967) is a Dutch economist and central banker who was president of the Dutch central bank De Nederlandsche Bank (DNB) from 2011 until 2025. In this capacity he served as a member of the Governing Council of the European Central Bank (ECB), as well as of the board of governors of the International Monetary Fund (IMF). Knot also holds a position as Professor in Monetary Stability at the University of Amsterdam and honorary professor at the University of Groningen.