Julie Katzman

Julie T. Katzman (she/her) is the former Executive Vice President of the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB). As chief operating officer of IDB, Katzman oversaw its efforts to help Latin American and Caribbean countries reduce poverty and inequality by financing sustainable development in the region. She focused on furthering the IDB’s emphasis on results and improving access and availability of these results to strengthen the case for development. Previously, she served as General Manager of the Multilateral Investment Fund, which provides grants that support private sector-led development benefiting low-income people and communities. Earlier in her career, Katzman was a founder of Violy, Byorum & Partners, an investment bank focused on Latin America.