Farid Fezoua

Farid Fezoua is Director of Equity, Funds, and Venture Capital at the International Finance Corporation (IFC), part of the World Bank Group. He leads IFC's strategy and investments across private equity and venture capital in emerging markets. Based in Washington, D.C., Farid brings over 30 years of experience in financial services, private equity and business operations and leadership. Previously, he served as IFC's Global Director of Disruptive Technologies, Services & Funds and as President and CEO of GE Africa and GE Healthcare Africa. He has also held leadership roles on several U.S.-Africa business and advisory councils.