Karen N. Horn (born 1944) is an American economist who served as the 6th president and CEO of the Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland from 1982 to 1987. She was the first woman to lead any of the 12 regional Federal Reserve Banks.[1][2][3][4][5]

Karen N. Horn
6th President of the Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland
In office
1982–1987
Preceded byWillis J. Winn
Succeeded byW. Lee Hoskins
Personal details
Born
Karen N. Horn

1944 (age 79–80)
California, U.S.
EducationPomona College (AB)
Johns Hopkins University PhD)

References

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  1. ^ "Newsmaker / Karen N. Horn". The Akron Beacon Journal. Knight-Ridder Newspapers. April 1, 1982. p. 2. Retrieved November 29, 2021 – via Newspapers.com.
  2. ^ "Bell exec is first woman Fed bank chief". Fort Lauderdale News. Associated Press. March 30, 1982. p. 38. Retrieved November 29, 2021 – via Newspapers.com.
  3. ^ "Woman sought for Federal Reserve position". The Akron Beacon Journal. The New York Times. December 2, 1983. pp. 35, 38. Retrieved November 29, 2021 – via Newspapers.com.
  4. ^ "Woman bank executive moving up". News-Journal. Associated Press. January 28, 1987. p. 12. Retrieved November 29, 2021 – via Newspapers.com.
  5. ^ Drawbaugh, Kevin A. (August 28, 1987). "Woman reaches Lilly board room". The Indianapolis News. p. 10. Retrieved November 29, 2021 – via Newspapers.com.
Other offices
Preceded by
Willis J. Winn
President of the Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland
1982–1987
Succeeded by
W. Lee Hoskins