Top leaders from across the world including IMF chief Kristalina Georgieva have endorsed former Mastercard Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Ajay Banga, nominated by US President Joe Biden to lead the World Bank after David Malpass announced he would step down early.
Sharing a photo with Mr Banga, Georgieva said she admires his commitment to sustainable development and help those in need.
Happy to hear that Ajay Banga, who I have known for many yrs, has been nominated as a candidate to lead @WorldBank. 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 pic.twitter.com/eIh8mJF8oa
— Kristalina Georgieva (@KGeorgieva) February 23, 2023"Happy to hear that Ajay Banga, who I have known for many yrs, has been nominated as a candidate to lead @WorldBank. 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," tweeted the IMF boss.
Mastercard CEO Michael Miebach said Mr Banga is an inspired choice to lead the World Bank.
Ajay 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. https://t.co/7pi5lsGqdc
— Michael Miebach (he/him/his) (@MiebachMichael) February 23, 2023"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," said Mr Miebach about his predecessor.
