Stephanie von Friedeburg

Ms. Stephanie von Friedeburg serves as Interim Managing Director and Executive Vice President (MD EVP) at IFC, a member of the World Bank Group and the largest global development institution focused on the private sector in developing countries. Ms. von Friedeburg is leading the implementation of IFC’s strategy to create projects and attract private investment where it is needed the most. Her priorities include increasing opportunities for women, scaling up investments to fight climate change, and promoting digital development. Ms. von Friedeburg has also served as IFC’s Chief Operating Officer since December 2017 and leads all IFC investment operations and advisory services, delivering private sector capital and solutions to create jobs, positive development outcomes, and opportunities in the world’s poorest and most fragile countries. In addition to overseeing new business, she manages IFC’s $59 billion debt and equity portfolio in more than 100 countries. Ms. von Friedeburg began he