IFC names Wendy Werner as India Country Head
The Hindu
Based in New Delhi, she will focus on growth and diversification of the India portfolio, helping maximise IFC’s impact in the region.
The International Finance Corporation (IFC) on Tuesday announced the appointment of Wendy Werner as the new country head for India. Ms. Werner will be filling in the vacancy of her predecessor Jun Zhang, who retired recently after a long career with the corporation.
Based in New Delhi, she will focus on growth and diversification of the India portfolio, helping maximise IFC’s impact in the region.
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