IFC, a member of the World Bank Group, has appointed Beatrice Maser as its new director for the Middle East and North Africa region, based in Cairo.
In her new role, Maser will be responsible for driving the organization’s long-term strategy to create markets, offer new solutions for the private sector and crowd in more private investment to help MENA countries grow, provide jobs, and increase shared prosperity.
“The MENA region is a priority for IFC, and Beatrice’s leadership will help us play an even greater role in catalyzing private investment here,” said Sergio Pimenta, vice president for the Middle East and Africa at IFC. “Our goal is to work with the private sector and governments to create markets, including in fragile situations, to provide more opportunities and jobs, especially for MENA’s young people and women.”
A Swiss national, Maser has 30 years of international private and public sector experience, with a focus on economic developme
