K. J. K. Whitaker

K. J. K. Whitaker was an influential Irish economist and politician, best known for his role as Governor of the Central Bank of Ireland from 1952 to 1969. He helped modernize Ireland’s economy by promoting policies that encouraged industrial growth and financial stability. Whitaker believed in respecting market forces but also supported government efforts to guide economic development. His leadership during a period of economic change laid the foundation for Ireland’s later economic growth. Overall, he is remembered as a key figure who helped shift Ireland toward a more open and modern economy.