Tarun Shankar

Tarun is an infrastructure investment professional with International Finance Corporation. With an academic background in Economics, International Trade, Business Law and Business Management, his experience spans c.30 years related to public policy aspects aimed at leveraging private sector efficiencies across infrastructure sectors. His present role involves leading energy investments for IFC, while previous stints have included HSBC Global Markets, Industrial Development Bank of India, Infrastructure Leasing & Financial Services and International Bank of Reconstruction and Development. 

Geographically, Tarun has held responsibilities for client engagements in Eastern Europe, Central Asia and Asia-Pacific. He has worked with leading stakeholders and facilitated private investments across infrastructure sectors. He has consistently committed transactions for IFC involving new products with strategic clients for the institution. He continues to evaluate opportunities across infrastructure sectors and deliver impactful investments for the clients.