Ian MacDonald

Ian MacDonald currently serves as Head of Financial Policy and Planning at the Inter-American Development Bank, bringing over 20 years of experience in analytical, managerial and executive roles across prestigious financial institutions. His career trajectory includes positions as Treasury & Risk Principal Specialist at the Inter-American Development Bank, Senior Economist at the World Bank Group, and Alternate Executive Director at the Inter-American Development Bank. Before his international development work, he served as Director at Finance Canada focusing on international and multilateral finance. His academic credentials include a Bachelor of Commerce in Finance & Management from Saint Mary's University, a Master of Finance from the University of New South Wales, and professional designations as both a Chartered Financial Analyst and Financial Risk Manager. His expertise spans private sector development, economic policy, corporate finance, and international finance, complemented by early career experience in financial sales at institutions like CIBC, London Life, and RBC. Based in Washington, DC, he combines strong technical financial knowledge with creative problem-solving skills and an institution-wide perspective on development challenges.