Seong-Wook Kim Appointed as Chief Partnership Officer at ADB
Investor - People | May 22, 2025 | Asian Development Bank
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has appointed Seong-Wook Kim as Chief Partnership Officer. In this role, Mr. Kim will lead resource mobilization and strategic engagement efforts under the Office of the President. Mr. Kim will guide ADB's partnerships with the international community, focusing on active participation in global forums and outreach to potential new members. He aims to enhance collaboration with development partners to mobilize resources across Asia and the Pacific. ADB President Masato Kanda highlights the importance of effective partnerships in the evolving global development landscape and expresses confidence in Mr. Kim's experience in international diplomacy and multilateral engagement. Mr. Kim brings over 30 years of experience, having held various roles at the Ministry of Economy and Finance of the Republic of Korea, and as Executive Director at the World Bank and the International Monetary Fund.
Sectors
- Finance
- International Development
Geography
- Asia and the Pacific – The region where the ADB operates and where Seong-Wook Kim will focus his strategic engagement efforts.
- Republic of Korea – Seong-Wook Kim's nationality and a region he represented in his previous roles.
Industry
- Finance – The article discusses the Asian Development Bank, a financial institution involved in development finance and resource mobilization.
- International Development – The ADB is a leading global development bank focusing on sustainable growth and partnership engagement across Asia and the Pacific.
Financials
Participants
| Name | Role | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian Development Bank | Employer | Company | A leading multilateral development bank supporting growth across Asia and the Pacific. |
| Seong-Wook Kim | Chief Partnership Officer | Person | Newly appointed chief responsible for resource mobilization and strategic engagement at ADB. |
| Masato Kanda | President of ADB | Person | President of ADB, emphasizing the importance of effective partnerships. |