Career
He is responsible for the replenishment and stewardship of the International Development Association (International Development Association — the World Bank’s fund for the poorest), Global Partnership and Trust Fund Operations, trusteeship of financial intermediary funds and innovative financing, and financial management of the concessional finance portfolio. He recently led the 17th replenishment of the International Development Association. He has also served as the World Bank country director in the Philippines and in Indonesia where he oversaw World Bank support for Indonesia during the global financial crisis and development partner support for reconstruction after the Aceh tsunami.