Driving Innovation and Growth Panel at BWC’s Annual Meeting 2025

On 14 October 2025 in Washington, DC during the week of the IMF World Bank Annual Meetings, BWC brought together policymakers, private sector leaders, and multilateral leadership to engage in ongoing dialogues surrounding the Bretton Woods Institutions and the future of multilateralism. This panel convened diverse perspective for how the global financial landscape can continue to grow and innovate during a time of rapid uncertainty.

Speakers included:

  • Shriti Vadera, Chair, Prudential plc; Co-Chair, World Bank Private Sector Investment Lab
  • Doug Peterson, Former President & CEO, S&P Global
  • José Viñals, Former Chair & Special Advisor, Standard Chartered
  • Natalya Thakur, Founder & CEO, Knova
  • Emily Slater, Executive Director, Bretton Woods Committee (moderator)