Rachel Kyte is IFC's Vice President, Business Advisory Services, and a member of the Management Group. She oversees IFC's advisory business and provides leadership on this integral part of IFC's strategy.

Ms. Kyte joined IFC in 2000 as a Senior Specialist, Ombudsman, in the Office of the Compliance Advisor/Ombudsman. In 2004 she became Director for Environment and Social Development, where she led the introduction of new performance standards and IFC's expanded sustainability and disclosure policies, and showed how IFC can transform standards for business and help develop markets. She helped extend IFC's reach through better risk management and new business opportunities related to sustainability. She also championed knowledge management and innovation. Most recently, she played a key role in shaping IFC’s approach to climate change.

Ms. Kyte has held elected positions in Europe and has founded and led NGOs focusing on women, the environment, health, and rights.

Prior to joining IFC, Ms. Kyte was a member of the management team of the World Conservation Union – IUCN. She holds a Master of Arts degree in International Relations from the Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy and a Bachelor of Arts degree in politics and history from University of London.