Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala is Minister of Finance, Nigeria. Prior to this, she was Managing Director at the World Bank (October 2007–August 2011). She served as Minister of Foreign Affairs of Nigeria (June - August 2006) and Minister of Finance and Economy (July 2003–June 2006) and played a pivotal role in stabilizing and revitalizing the economic growth of Nigeria and its historical debt cancellation negotiations. Ms. Okonjo-Iweala held various senior positions in her 21 years at the World Bank, including Vice President and Corporate Secretary.