The European Investment Bank (EIB Global) has appointed Damien Sorrell as the new Head of the Regional Hub for the Western Balkans, succeeding Alessandro Bragonzi, who will continue his career at the Bank’s headquarters.
In a statement, the Bank emphasized that through this new leadership and in partnership with its collaborators, it remains committed to supporting the transition to a low-carbon economy, promoting alignment with EU standards, and fostering economic growth in the Western Balkans.
“I am honoured to take on this role and continue the work of my predecessors in helping the Western Balkans take decisive steps towards achieving their EU accession ambitions – through decarbonising their economies, improving connectivity, and enhancing living and business conditions. As a long-term partner in the region, the EU Bank has consistently provided financial and technical support for building essential infrastructure and improving operational capacities. We will stay on this path, working closely with the European Commission, the Western Balkans Investment Framework, and all our partners,” said Sorrell.
Sorrell began his career in the project finance department at the law firm Linklaters LLP before joining the EIB’s legal team, focusing on operations in Africa, MENA (Middle East and North Africa), and Asia. In 2019, he established and managed the Bank’s office in Beirut, and in 2022, he joined the financial inclusion team as a senior loan officer.
Sorrell holds dual French and British citizenship and earned a degree in law from King’s College London, a master’s in French law from Sorbonne University, and a master’s in international relations from the Graduate Institute of International and Development Studies in Geneva.
EIB Global’s Regional Hub in Belgrade supports the Bank’s activities in Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Kosovo*, North Macedonia, Montenegro, and Serbia.
With €11 billion in financial and technical resources provided to the region since 2010, the Bank has played a pivotal role in strengthening connectivity, fostering market integration, and establishing renewable energy infrastructure.
Photo: EIB Global
