Namrata Thapar

Global Head of Metals & Mining International Finance Corporation

Namrata Thapar is Global Head of Metals & Mining at the International Finance Corporation (IFC). IFC—a member of the World Bank Group—is the largest global development institution focused on the private sector in emerging markets. As a member of IFC’s management team, Ms. Thapar leads IFC’s investments and strategic client engagements in the metals & mining sector. 

In her role, she promotes the growth of the critical minerals sector with a focus on sustainability and development impact across the emerging markets. She oversees a portfolio of about $1 billion which includes investments in equity, mezzanine and senior debt. She joined IFC in 1999 and has managed investments in mineral development globally with clients ranging from major diversified companies to juniors through equity, project and corporate financings. She is based in Washington, D.C.