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Johannes Zut has been appointed as the Vice President of South Asia for the World Bank. He will take charge from July 1, the bank said. He is going to replace Martin Riser.
Jut will play a role in managing the World Bank's relationship with Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Maldives, Nepal and Sri Lanka. He will oversee a portfolio of $39 billion worth of projects, technical assistance and financial resources allocated to the sector.
Joined the World Bank since 1999, Jut is a Dutch citizen . Previously, he worked as the World Bank's Country Director for Brazil. He also worked as a vice president in the Bank's Operational Policy and Country Services. He has served as Country Director for Bangladesh, Bhutan and Nepal as well as Turkey, Comoros, Eritrea, Kenya, Rwanda, Seychelles and Somalia.
"I am very happy to see the development progress that South Asia has achieved since I worked there in the last 10 years," Jut said, "I am excited to contribute to this region again through this new opportunity and experience the warmth and cultural richness of the people here."
