BEIJING, July 6, 2026-The World Bank has appointed Tatiana Rosito, a Brazilian national, as its new Division Director for China, Mongolia and Korea, effective July 1, 2026, based in Beijing.
Ms. Rosito brings 30 years of experience in international economic affairs, diplomacy, development finance, and business leadership, with a distinguished career spanning government, multilateral institutions, and global corporations.
Before joining the World Bank Group (WBG), she served as Vice Minister at Brazil's Ministry of Finance, where she led international development and finance cooperation, including engagement with multilateral development banks and climate funds. She also served as the G20 Finance Track Deputy during Brazil's G20 Presidency in 2024, BRICS Finance Deputy in 2025, and steered the Circle of Finance Ministers for COP30.
Ms. Rosito also brings deep regional expertise, having lived, worked, studied and traveled in China and Asia for over twelve years, including during her posting to the Embassies of Brazil in Beijing and Singapore. She was a co-founder of the Asia/China Program at the Brazilian Center for International Relations (CEBRI) and served on the Consultative Committee of the Brazil-China Business Council. She holds a degree in Economics with honors from the Federal University of Rio de Janeiro (UFRJ), a Master's in International Development from the Harvard Kennedy School, and a Master's in Business Administration from INSEAD and Tsinghua University.
"I am deeply honored to join the World Bank Group and return to this region," said Ms. Rosito. "The World Bank's partnerships in China, Mongolia, and Korea are critical to advancing the jobs agenda, promoting global knowledge sharing, and addressing global challenges. I look forward to working closely with governments, development partners, and stakeholders across the region to advance shared development priorities."
Over more than four decades, the WBG has supported China's development through financing, knowledge, and capacity building. China has made significant development advances over the past several decades and is reaching a new phase in its relationship with the WBG, reflecting that reality. With financing evolving in line with China's development trajectory, the partnership is increasingly centered on knowledge, innovation, and addressing shared global challenges - including through initiatives such as the establishment of the China-WBG Global Center for Ecological Systems and Transitions (CWGC).
Over the past three decades, the WBG's engagement with Mongolia has supported the country's development objectives and strategic reforms through development financing, analytical work, and advisory services. The current Country Partnership Framework for Mongolia aims to help the country navigate short term challenges while working toward a more sustainable, inclusive, and resilient growth over the longer term, with a focus on job creation and climate resilience.
The WBG's partnership with the Republic of Korea reflects the country's remarkable transformation from an aid recipient to a high-income economy. Today, the WBG Korea Office serves a global center for innovation and technology for sustainable development, turning Korea's development journey into a resource for the world. Through trust funds and targeted programs, the partnership channels Korean expertise, innovation, and resources to client countries, helping drive sustainable prosperity worldwide.
