Ethiopis Tafara

Public Governor

Regional Vice President for Africa, International Finance Corporation

Governor Since 2019

Committees: Executive Committee, Regulatory Oversight Committee (Chair), Regulatory Policy Committee

Professional Experience

• Regional Vice President for Africa, International Finance Corporation (2025 – Present)
• Vice President and Chief Risk, Legal and Administrative officer, Multilateral Investment Guarantee Agency, World Bank Group (2019 – 2025)
• Vice President and General Counsel, International Finance Corporation (2013 – 2019)
• Director of the Office of International Affairs, Securities and Exchange Commission (2003 – 2013)

Current Board Service and Affiliations

• Board of Trustees of the International Valuation Standards Council

Education

• JD, Georgetown University
• BA, Princeton University