James P. Scriven is the CEO of IDB Invest, a multilateral development bank dedicated to driving sustainable growth in Latin America and the Caribbean through the private sector. A dual Argentine-British citizen, Mr. Scriven has over two decades of experience advancing the role of the private sector to increase development impact.

Before leading IDB Invest, he served as Vice President of Corporate Risk and Sustainability at the International Finance Corporation (IFC), where he held multiple leadership roles. Prior to that, he was Chief Financial Officer of Banco Hipotecario in Argentina.

Mr. Scriven holds a Master’s degree in Finance from Universidad del Centro de Estudios Macroeconómicos in Argentina, and a Business Administration degree from the Pontifical Catholic University of Argentina.