Where did Federico Galizia go to school?

Federico Galizia studied at Yale University (Ph.D., Economics); Università degli Studi di Torino (Master - CORIPE Piemonte, Economics); Università degli Studi di Torino (Laurea con lode, Economia e Commercio).

Federico Galizia

Investor

Vice President and Chief Risk Officer at International Finance Corporation

Washington, District of Columbia, United States

About

Federico Galizia is IFC's Vice President and Chief Risk Officer, leading the organization's enterprise risk management framework and overseeing investment and credit risk, corporate risk policies, and special operations for distressed assets. An Italian national with over 25 years of experience, he previously served as Chief Risk Officer of the Inter-American Development Bank, Head of Risk and Portfolio Management at the European Investment Fund, Deputy Division Chief at the IMF, adviser to the European Investment Bank president, and began his career at McKinsey. He holds a Laurea and Master's in Economics from the University of Turin and a Ph.D. in Economics from Yale University.

Experience

IFC - International Finance CorporationVice President and Chief Risk Officercurrent2023 — presentWashington, DC
Inter-American Development BankChief Risk Officer2015 — 2022Washington, DC
European Investment FundDeputy Director2009 — 2015Luxembourg, Luxembourg
International Monetary FundDeputy Division Chief2007 — 2009Washington, DC
European Investment BankAdviser to the President2005 — 2007Luxembourg, Luxembourg
European Investment BankSenior Loan Officer1999 — 2005Luxembourg, Luxembourg
McKinsey & CompanyAssociate Consultant1997 — 1999Milan, Lombardy, Italy
Esercito Italiano - Italian ArmySecond Lieutenant1988 — 1989Oulx, Piedmont, Italy

Skills & more

Corporate GovernanceRisk ManagementEmerging MarketsCredit RatingInternal ControlsU.S. SEC Filings

Languages English · French · Italian · Spanish

From Federico's professional profile.

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Partner at SWaN & Legend Venture Partners

Adele Teh

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Alfonso García Mora

Regional Vice President, Europe, Latin America and the Caribbean at International Finance Corporation

Dayle Hogg

Operating Executive at Abingworth

Dr. Amit N. Thakker

Africa Healthcare Adviser at Asia Africa Investment & Consulting (AAIC)

Elena Bourganskaia

Vice President, Strategy and Operations Support at International Finance Corporation

Ethiopis Tafara

Regional Vice President, Africa at International Finance Corporation

John Gandolfo

Vice President and Chief Financial Officer at International Finance Corporation

Frequently asked questions

Who is Federico Galizia?: Federico Galizia is IFC's Vice President and Chief Risk Officer, leading the organization's enterprise risk management framework and overseeing investment and credit risk, corporate risk policies, and special operations for distressed assets. An Italian national with over 25 years of experience, he previously served as Chief Risk Officer of the Inter-American Development Bank, Head of Risk and Portfolio Management at the European Investment Fund, Deputy Division Chief at the IMF, adviser to the European Investment Bank president, and began his career at McKinsey. He holds a Laurea and Master's in Economics from the University of Turin and a Ph.D. in Economics from Yale University.
Where does Federico Galizia work?: Federico Galizia is Vice President and Chief Risk Officer at International Finance Corporation.
Where did Federico Galizia go to school?: Federico Galizia studied at Yale University (Ph.D., Economics); Università degli Studi di Torino (Master - CORIPE Piemonte, Economics); Università degli Studi di Torino (Laurea con lode, Economia e Commercio).

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