Carole Gostner

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About Carole Gostner

Strategic advisor working at the intersection of international finance, governance and public policy, currently advising the Executive Director for France at the World Bank on board-level strategy, institutional governance and accountability in complex international environments. I advise boards, senior executives and mission-driven organizations on governance, strategy and international finance, particularly in complex, regulated and high-stakes environments.My professional background spans multilateral development banks and public institutions, with a strong focus on ESG standards, integrity and accountability frameworks, procurement, and private sector engagement. I have extensive experience supporting senior decision-makers in complex, regulated and strategic sectors, including energy, mining, digital, transport and infrastructure, and in bridging public and private sector perspectives at national and international levels.Alongside my executive responsibilities, I contribute to governance and advisory engagements with mission-driven and international organisations, with a particular interest in long-term institutional effectiveness and responsible growth.I have completed advanced governance training with the Corporate Governance Institute (CGI) and the French Institute of Directors (IFA), and have been selected as a Board Observer within the 2026 Women in Aid & Development (WiAD) programme, a structured initiative providing direct exposure to not-for-profit board and committee work.I also engage in board mentoring programmes and governance networks, including European Women on Boards, the World Bank Board Gender Working Group Mentorship Programme, and the Professional Women’s Network – Women on Board Circle, as part of ongoing engagement with governance networks and board-level discussions.Key areas of expertise:• Board governance and oversight• Strategy, risk and long-term value creation• ESG, integrity, procurement and accountability• Regulated and strategic sectors: energy, mining and critical minerals, digital and tech infrastructure, transport and urban development.• Public-private interface and stakeholder engagement• International financeI am particularly interested in contributing to organisations operating at the intersection of international development, climate, and economic resilience, where governance and cross-sector collaboration are critical to long-term impact.