SRS #144 | Erik Bethel - World Bank Director

Erik Bethel is a financier and diplomat with extensive experience in international finance, investment, and economic policy. As a former Director of the World Bank, he promoted sustainable development, transparency, and private-sector engagement in emerging economies. He emphasized data-driven solutions and strategic partnerships in infrastructure, healthcare, and education.

With over two decades in private equity and investment banking, Bethel has specialized in cross-border transactions and infrastructure in Latin Americ|a and Asia. He has advised corporations and governments on investment strategy and economic policy, and continues to engage with issues at the intersection of finance, technology, and policy.