European Central Bank transitions leadership as Boris Vujčić succeeds Luis de Guindos

European Central Bank transitions leadership as Boris Vujčić succeeds Luis de Guindos

Boris Vujčić, governor of the Croatian National Bank since 2012 and architect of Croatia's euro accession in 2023, takes over as ECB Vice-President on 1 June 2026, succeeding Luis de Guindos after his eight-year term. His appointment matters for financial tech decisions because Vujčić will oversee the critical phase of the digital euro project — either its launch or shelving — with a final issuance decision expected around 2029.