François Lesage

François Lesage is a Senior Financial Sector Specialist in the Finance, Competitiveness, and Investment Global Practice of the World Bank Group. He advises governments and financial regulators in emerging markets and developing economies on policies to green their financial systems. He also coordinates the World Bank’s engagement with the Network of Central Banks and Supervisors for Greening the Financial System (NGFS) and has led the publication of key NGFS reports on transition planning.

Before joining the World Bank, François headed the risk management unit at Banque de France, overseeing risks related to the monetary policy operations, reserve management and own funds. He previously held positions at the European Central Bank and the French Prudential Supervisory Authority, where he participated in international negotiations on financial regulations (Basel III, CRR/CRD, IFR/IFD).