Is Yukiya Amano A-List?
NoB
No — Yukiya Amano is currently ranked B tier — a well-known figure with a strong career but not quite a household name.
Reached A-list in 2009
Director-General of the IAEA
Lost A-list status in 2019
Dropped to B tier — Death during IAEA tenure
Ranking Timeline
1972C$0.1M
Joins Japanese Foreign Ministry
Begins his career in diplomacy.
2005B▲$0.3M+$0.19999999999999998M
Japan's Representative to IAEA
Gains experience with the agency.
2009A▲$0.5M+$0.2M
Director-General of the IAEA
Leads the international nuclear agency.
2015A$0.7M+$0.19999999999999996M
Oversight of Iran Nuclear Deal
Plays a key role in a major international agreement.
2019B▼$1M+$0.30000000000000004M
Death during IAEA tenure
Passes away while still leading the IAEA.
2026B$1M
Remembered for IAEA Leadership
Legacy as a diplomat remains strong.
Last updated: February 24, 2026