Manila, May 22 (AseanAll) — The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has appointed Seong-Wook Kim as Chief Partnership Officer. He will lead the bank’s resource mobilization and strategic engagement efforts under the Office of the President.
In this new role, Mr. Kim will guide ADB’s partnerships with the international community, including active participation in major global forums and outreach to potential new members. He will play a central role in advancing ADB’s collaboration with development partners to mobilize resources and amplify the bank’s impact across Asia and the Pacific.
“As ADB elevates its role in a rapidly changing global development landscape, effective partnerships are more essential than ever,” said ADB President Masato Kanda. “Mr. Kim brings deep experience in international diplomacy and a strong track record of multilateral engagement. His expertise will be instrumental in forging the partnerships we need to deliver greater development impact in Asia and the Pacific.”
“I’m excited to join ADB and make a difference, growing partnerships that will accelerate sustainable development for Asia and the Pacific,” said Mr. Kim.
A national of the Republic of Korea, Mr. Kim brings over 30 years of experience at the Ministry of Economy and Finance, including roles as Deputy Minister for International Affairs concurrently of G20 and ASEAN+3 Finance Deputy, Spokesperson, and Director General for International Finance. He also represented the Republic of Korea and other countries in Asia and the Pacific as Executive Director at the World Bank and the International Monetary Fund.
Mr. Kim has extensive experience in macroeconomic management, foreign exchange policy, international and regional financial cooperation, and development finance. He holds a Master’s degree in Public Administration from Harvard Kennedy School and a Bachelor’s degree in Economics from Seoul National University.
ADB is a leading multilateral development bank supporting inclusive, resilient, and sustainable growth across Asia and the Pacific. Working with its members and partners to solve complex challenges together, ADB harnesses innovative financial tools and strategic partnerships to transform lives, build quality infrastructure, and safeguard our planet. Founded in 1966, ADB is owned by 69 members—50 from the region.
