9 January 2007
Represents: Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Sri Lanka
On November 1, 2005 Dhanendra Kumar assumed the post of Executive Director for India at the World Bank. Before joining the World Bank, Mr. Kumar spent the vast majority of his professional career with the Indian Administrative Service (IAS), formerly known as the Indian Civil Service. Mr. Kumar began with the IAS in 1968 and gradually climbed the ranks to become a senior official with experience in the finance and infrastructure development sectors. From 1983 to 1986 he was stationed as the Resident Director of the India Investment Centre in London, England.
Just prior to his move to the World Bank, Mr. Kumar served as the Secretary for Defence Production. He also served as the Principal Secretary to Chief Minister, Haryana and as the Chairman of the Haryana State Industries Development Corporation.
contact information
Mr. Dhanendra Kumar, MC 12-155
Tel: 202-458-1046
Fax: 202-522-1553
Email:
Alternate: Mr. Zakir Ahmed Khan (Bangladesh)
Tel: 202-458-1054
Email:
mail: The World Bank
1818 H Street, N.W.
Mail Stop MC 12-1205
Washington, DC 20433 U.S.A
general email:
Office of the Executive Director: Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Sri Lanka