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Dartmouth’s president picked to lead World Bank

Jim Yong Kim to succeed Zoellick

By Martin Crutsinger

 |  Associated Press  

  April 17, 2012

Jim Yong Kim, an American who is president of Dartmouth College, has been chosen to be the next president of the World Bank. His selection extends the U.S. hold on the top job at the 187-nation development agency. Kim, a surprise nominee of President Barack Obama, was selected Monday in a vote by the World Bank’s 25-member executive board. He’ll succeed Robert Zoellick, who’s stepping down after a five year term.

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