World Bank chief Ajay Banga included in the list of distinguished great immigrants for 2023

New York : The Fourth of July honor list celebrating the exemplary contribution of immigrants to American life for 2023 has been announced by New York’s Carnegie Corporation and includes India-born Ajay Banga, President, World Bank and former CEO, Mastercard. The Great Immigrants list honoring 35 naturalized citizens who have enriched and strengthened American society and American democracy was announced by the Carnegie Corporation on Wednesday. Every Fourth of July since 2006, the philanthropic foundation invites Americans to celebrate these exemplary individuals by participating in its online public awareness campaign, Great Immigrants, Great Americans.

“The 2023 Class of Great Immigrants includes naturalized citizens of 33 countries and a wide range of backgrounds and regions. For generations, immigrants have come to the United States in search of opportunities for themselves and their families. This year’s honorees include individuals who have promoted opportunities for others through their work as teachers, mentors, philanthropists, job creators, public servants, storytellers and advocates,” said a press release from the organization. Having said. Dame Louise Richardson said, “The Great Immigrants initiative is a tribute to the legacy of Andrew Carnegie, a Scottish immigrant who, like these honourees, found success in America, made enormous contributions to his adopted country and inspired others to do the same.” inspired to do.”

President of the Carnegie Corporation of New York and a naturalized citizen who first came to the United States from Ireland as a graduate student. “The 35 naturalized citizens honored today epitomize that tradition, reminding us that the contributions of immigrants make our country more vibrant and our democracy more resilient.” In June 2023, Ajay Banga became the new President of the World Bank, the first Indian American to lead the institution. Banga began his career in India, spending 13 years at Nestlé India and two at PepsiCo. In 1996, he joined Citigroup and eventually led the Asia-Pacific region as CEO.

Prior to his appointment to the World Bank, Banga was a Vice President at General Atlantic. He is also the co-founder of the Cyber ​​Readiness Institute and has served as Vice President of the Economic Club of New York. Among many honours, he has been awarded the Foreign Policy Association Medal, the Padma Shri Award by the President of India, and the Ellis Island Medal of Honor.