Linda Van Gelder is the World Bank’s Regional Director for Western Balkans, based in Vienna, Austria.
Ms. Van Gelder has held the position since July, 2017 and is responsible for leading the dialogue on economic reform with the six countries of the Western Balkans, developing the World Bank’s country strategies, managing the World Bank portfolio, coordinating with partners, and engaging in outreach on economic growth and poverty reduction in the Western Balkans.
Prior to this position, Ms. Van Gelder was the Director of Strategy and Operations for Equitable Growth, Finance and Institutions Practice Group, covering the…