The World Bank Board of Executive Directors has designated Sabine Bernabè, Director-General of Evaluation of the Independent Evaluation Group, to concurrently serve as acting Head of the World Bank Dispute Resolution Service (DRS), effective July 20, 2026. This interim designation follows the conclusion of Ms. Orsolya Székely's term as Head of DRS on July 19, 2026. Ms. Bernabè  will serve in this capacity until the new World Bank Group Independent Accountability Mechanism Director General/Vice President is appointed.