Hiba Tahboub is the Chief Procurement Officer (CPO) of the Operations Policy and Country Services (OPCS) Vice-Presidency of the World Bank since September 2024. In this role, Hiba is strengthening the implementation of the Procurement Framework while supporting further innovation and alignment across Multilateral Development Banks (MDBs.) She champions simplification and efficiency in procurement processes while enhancing value-adding approaches, and provides strategic oversight of operational procurement work across all regions, in support of the Bank’s corporate priorities.
Hiba, a national of Palestine, joined the World Bank in 1996. She holds degrees in Urban and Regional Planning and Water Resources Engineering. Hiba began her career as a Projects Officer in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region, and since then has held various positions, building a strong career in World Bank procurement operations and policy. As a Lead Procurement Specialist in OPCS, she further developed her expertise through a range of roles. Her recent senior positions include Practice Manager in the Governance GP, as well as Practice Manager for several regions, including East Asia and Pacific (EAP), Africa (AFE), and Europe and Central Asia (ECA). In addition, Hiba recently completed the MIT Sloan AI Leadership course.
