David Malpass

David R. Malpass, born in 1962 in New York City, pursued an academic career in economics, earning his Ph.D. from Stanford University. He began his professional journey as an economist at institutions like Columbia University and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) before transitioning to Wall Street roles at prominent firms such as Goldman Sachs and UBS.

Malpass's public service included a notable tenure as Under Secretary of the Treasury for International Affairs under President George W. Bush from 2006 to 2009. He returned to public office in 2019 when appointed World Bank President by Donald Trump, succeeding Jim Yong Kim. During his leadership, Malpass focused on enhancing lending and climate financing, responding to global crises like COVID-19 and the Russian invasion of Ukraine. Despite facing criticism over his stance on climate change, he clarified his commitment to addressing it.

Beyond his role at the World Bank, Malpass holds academic appointments and serves on various boards. His personal life includes marriage to Adele Malpass, who has her own political career, and four children. Fluent in Spanish, Russian, and French, Malpass remains influential in international finance and global development efforts.