World Bank / Banga Nominated

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President Biden announced yesterday the US nomination of Ajay Banga to be president of the World Bank, replacing outgoing head David Malpass.

Mr. Banga currently serves as Vice Chairman at buyout group and venture capitalists General Atlantic, becoming an advisor to the company’s climate-focused fund, BeyondNetZero, at its inception in 2021. Previously, he was President and CEO of Mastercard.

Having been raised in India, President Biden said that Mr. Banga “has a unique perspective on the opportunities and challenges facing developing countries and how the World Bank can deliver on its ambitious agenda to reduce poverty and expand prosperity.”

Mr. Banga also is chairman of Exor, the Agnelli Family's holdings and independent director at Singapore sovereign wealth fund Temasek.

He is a past member of the President’s Advisory Committee for Trade Policy and Negotiations.

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