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What roles did Makhtar Diop hold, and when?

Makhtar Diop

Senegalese economist who is Managing Director of the International Finance Corporation (IFC) and a former Minister of Economy and Finance of Senegal.

Latest source May 2026Updated 27 Oct 20263 sources

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Currently Managing Director, International Finance Corporation (World Bank Group), since 1 Mar 2021. 4 dated roles on record.

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Roles, most recent first

  1. 1 Mar 2021 – present
    Managing Director International Finance Corporation (World Bank Group) Current

    Heads the World Bank Group's private-sector arm; listed in this role for the Africa CEO Forum, May 2026.1 2

  2. 2018 – 2021
    Vice President for Infrastructure World Bank Former

    Led the Bank's infrastructure practice.1

  3. Vice President for Africa World Bank Former

    Six-year tenure overseeing World Bank lending to Sub-Saharan Africa.1

  4. Minister of Economy and Finance Government of Senegal Former

    Cabinet minister for economy and finance.1

Where the dates come from

  1. PrimaryMakhtar Diop - Managing DirectorInternational Finance Corporation
  2. SecondaryMakhtar Diop - speaker, Africa CEO Forum 2026Africa CEO Forum · May 2026

Changes

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