World Bank Unit Appoints Trio to Support APAC
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The International Finance Corporation (IFC), the World Bank Group’s private sector arm, has appointed new regional leadership to support private sector development across Asia and the Pacific.
Sarvesh Suri has been named Regional Vice President for Asia and the Pacific and will be based in Singapore. He will oversee IFC operations from India to the Pacific Islands, covering sectors including finance, manufacturing, agribusiness, services, infrastructure, and natural resources.
Suri brings 25 years of experience in investment and development, including more than two decades with the World Bank Group. He previously served as Director of Operations at the Multilateral Investment Guarantee Agency (MIGA) and as Regional Manager based in Jakarta, overseeing operations in Indonesia, Thailand, Malaysia, Singapore, and Papua New Guinea.
To support regional operations, IFC has also appointed two Division Directors. Keiko Miwa, based in Jakarta, will oversee South West Asia and the Pacific Islands. Arnaud Dupoizat, based in Hong Kong, will lead East Asia, effective February 1.
IFC operates in more than 100 countries and focuses on mobilizing private capital, strengthening local capital markets, and supporting small and medium-sized enterprises. In fiscal year 2025, IFC committed $71.7 billion to private companies and financial institutions.
The International Finance Corporation (IFC), the World Bank Group’s private sector arm, has appointed new regional leadership to support private sector development across Asia and the Pacific.
Sarvesh Suri has been named Regional Vice President for Asia and the Pacific and will be based in Singapore. He will oversee IFC operations from India to the Pacific Islands, covering sectors including finance, manufacturing, agribusiness, services, infrastructure, and natural resources.
Suri brings 25 years of experience in investment and development, including more than two decades with the World Bank Group. He previously served as Director of Operations at the Multilateral Investment Guarantee Agency (MIGA) and as Regional Manager based in Jakarta, overseeing operations in Indonesia, Thailand, Malaysia, Singapore, and Papua New Guinea.
To support regional operations, IFC has also appointed two Division Directors. Keiko Miwa, based in Jakarta, will oversee South West Asia and the Pacific Islands. Arnaud Dupoizat, based in Hong Kong, will lead East Asia, effective February 1.
IFC operates in more than 100 countries and focuses on mobilizing private capital, strengthening local capital markets, and supporting small and medium-sized enterprises. In fiscal year 2025, IFC committed $71.7 billion to private companies and financial institutions.
