Who is the person who set up the IMF?

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) was established in 1944 during the Bretton Woods Conference, which was attended by representatives from 44 countries. Key figures in its creation included U.S. Treasury Secretary Henry Morgenthau and economist John Maynard Keynes, who played a significant role in shaping the institution's framework and objectives. The IMF officially commenced operations in 1945, aiming to promote international monetary cooperation and ensure financial stability.