Global leaders welcome nomination of Ajay Banga as World Bank president
The Hindu
President Joe Biden nominated Mr. Banga to lead the World Bank, saying the business leader is uniquely equipped to lead the global institution at “this critical moment in history”
Political leaders and industry captains on February 24 hailed Indian American Ajay Banga's nomination as World Bank president, saying he is an inspired choice and a phenomenal addition to the list of Indian-origin leaders at the helm of globally impactful organisations.
President Joe Biden on Thursday announced that the U.S. is nominating Mr. Banga to lead the World Bank, saying the business leader is uniquely equipped to lead the global institution at “this critical moment in history”.
Applauding the decision, U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen said Banga has the right leadership and management skills, experience in emerging markets, and financial expertise to lead the World Bank at a critical moment in its history.
In a tweet, Kristalina Georgieva, Managing Director, IMF said, "Happy to hear that Ajay Banga, who I have known for many yrs, has been nominated as a candidate to lead World Bank. His exec leadership skills & drive for innovation are well known. But even more so I admire his commitment to sustainable devt, to do good & help those most in need".
Mr. Banga, 63, currently serves as Vice Chairman at General Atlantic. Previously, he was President and CEO of Mastercard, leading the company through a strategic, technological and cultural transformation. He was awarded the Padma Shri in 2016.
Michael Miebach, CEO Mastercard said Mr. Banga is an inspired choice to lead the World Bank.
"He's a mentor, friend and first-rate leader who has worked tirelessly to bring hundreds of millions of people around the world into the digital economy. He's a person of great intellect and character, and we wish him every success in the confirmation process and beyond," he tweeted.
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