Jean Pesme assumes office as the World Bank’s new Division Director for Bangladesh and Bhutan from today (July 1) .
Pesme brings a wide range of development experience to the job, including a track record in promoting economic growth and development, and making financial systems more resilient and inclusive.
A French national and an engineer by training, Pesme joined the World Bank in 2003 as a Senior Infrastructure Specialist and has since held leadership positions within the World Bank Group, including its private sector arm, IFC.
He has extensive experience in working on financial sector issues, notably in the Middle East and North Africa.
Prior to taking this assignment, Pesme served as the Global Director, Finance and led the World Bank’s work to promote the development of sound, stable, sustainable, and inclusive financial systems.
He also led the World Bank’s Financial Stability and Integrity global team, which assists countries in building and restoring robust and resilient financial systems operating with integrity, transparency and in compliance with international standards.
“Bangladesh has unique development experiences to share with the world.
This is a country that has repeatedly surprised the world with its development innovation, determination, and resilience to tackle pressing development and economic challenges.
I look forward to working closely with the government and people of Bangladesh to help the country maintain
robust and inclusive development and growth trajectory,” said Pesme.
