Mark Carney

As governor of the Bank of England since mid 2013, Carney has displayed boldness and finesse just as he did while central bank chief in his native Canada during the financial crisis. Back then he was credited with keeping Canadas economy healthy, even as other developed nations raced to the brink. Now, with Carneys steady hand, the U.K.s economy is revving up too. The IMF predicts it will grow far faster this year than any other major European economy.