Boutheina Guermazi joined the World Bank in 2004 and has held several positions of progressive responsibility in the information and communication technologies teams, including practice manager for the digital development teams covering the Middle East and Africa regions and director for digital development. She became the World Bank director for regional integration for sub-Saharan Africa, the Middle East, and North Africa in October 2021. In this position, she oversees the implementation of the World Bank Group’s regional integration strategy and leads the policy dialogue and partnership with regional organizations, country clients, and partners.