United States, June 30 -- The World Bank has appointed Johannes Zutt as the new Vice President for the South Asia Region, succeeding Martin Raiser. His appointment is effective from July 1, 2025.As the regional Vice President for South Asia, Mr. Zutt will manage World Bank relations with Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Maldives, Nepal and Sri Lanka, and oversee a portfolio of projects, technical assistance and financial resources worth $39 billion.Under Mr. Zutt's leadership, the World Bank will continue to support the South Asia region to address job creation, climate and disaster resilience, human capital development and private capital mobilization.A Dutch national, Mr. Zutt joined the World Bank in 1999 and has taken positions of increasing ...