World Bank Group Announces Appointment of Khaled Koubaa to Sanctions Committee
The World Bank Group (WBG) has announced the appointment of Tunisian national Khaled Koubaa to its Sanctions Committee, effective December 2025.
A New Chapter in a Distinguished Career
This appointment marks a new chapter in the career of a man who has spent over twenty years at the intersection of technology, public policy, and global governance. Khaled Koubaa, a leader in the tech industry, has held senior positions at Google and Meta, where he actively contributed to advancing projects related to open internet frameworks, data governance efforts, and regulatory cooperation across Europe, the Middle East, and Africa.
A Commitment to Shaping a More Transparent and Responsible Digital World
For Khaled Koubaa, this new mission with the World Bank is just another step in his commitment to shaping a more transparent and responsible digital world. "This appointment is part-time and entirely independent. I am not an employee of the World Bank Group, and my professional activities will continue unchanged," he notes. An independent role, but an essential one, where he can continue to advance his projects while having a direct impact on the integrity of global financing.
A Multifaceted Career
Khaled Koubaa is also the founder and CEO of AT Worthy Technology Inc., a company that develops artificial intelligence (AI) systems. Beyond his work in the private sector, Khaled Koubaa has also made significant contributions to the management of the global internet architecture. Notably, he has:
- Served on the board of directors of the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN)
- Been appointed by the United Nations Secretary-General to the Multistakeholder Advisory Group of the Internet Governance Forum
Joining a Team of Experts
Khaled Koubaa joins a team of seven external experts appointed by the World Bank's Executive Directors. These members are chosen for their expertise in various fields. Current members include prominent figures such as:
- Don De Amicis (United States)
- Adedoyin Rhodes-Vivour (Nigeria)
- Mahnaz Malik (United Kingdom/Pakistan)
- Claudia Annacker (Austria)
- Nassib G. Ziadé (Lebanon/Chile)
- Philip Daltrop (United Kingdom/Germany)
