Makhtar Diop

Investor

Managing Director, International Finance Corporation (IFC) at International Finance Corporation

Washington DC-Baltimore Area

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About

Makhtar Diop has served as Managing Director of the International Finance Corporation since March 2021, focusing on private sector-led development in emerging markets, with priorities including infrastructure, digital economy, healthcare, renewable energy, financial inclusion, and climate resilience. He previously held roles as the World Bank's Vice President for Infrastructure (2018–2021) and Vice President for Africa, and earlier served as Senegal's Minister of Economy and Finance, in addition to positions at the IMF and in banking. He holds economics degrees from the Universities of Warwick and Nottingham in England.

Invests in

Climate TechEnergyFintechHealthtechImpact & Social Good

Colleagues at International Finance Corporation

Aaron Pollock

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Adele Teh

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Alfonso García Mora

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

Amit N. Thakker

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

Dayle Hogg

Operating Executive at Abingworth

Elena Bourganskaia

Vice President, Strategy and Operations Support at International Finance Corporation

Ethiopis Tafara

Regional Vice President, Africa at International Finance Corporation

Federico Galizia

IFC Vice President and Chief Risk Officer at International Finance Corporation

Frequently asked questions

Who is Makhtar Diop?: Makhtar Diop has served as Managing Director of the International Finance Corporation since March 2021, focusing on private sector-led development in emerging markets, with priorities including infrastructure, digital economy, healthcare, renewable energy, financial inclusion, and climate resilience. He previously held roles as the World Bank's Vice President for Infrastructure (2018–2021) and Vice President for Africa, and earlier served as Senegal's Minister of Economy and Finance, in addition to positions at the IMF and in banking. He holds economics degrees from the Universities of Warwick and Nottingham in England.
Where does Makhtar Diop work?: Makhtar Diop is Managing Director, International Finance Corporation (IFC) at International Finance Corporation.
What does Makhtar Diop invest in?: Makhtar Diop invests in Climate Tech, Energy, Fintech, Healthtech, Impact & Social Good.

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