Yevgeniy Zhukov Appointed Director General at ADB for Climate Efforts
Investor - People | Jul 28, 2025 | Asian Development Bank
Yevgeniy Zhukov has been appointed the Director General for Climate Change and Sustainable Development at the Asian Development Bank (ADB). He will be responsible for spearheading ADB's initiatives in climate change, environment, gender, and additional thematic areas across Asia and the Pacific. Zhukov emphasizes ADB's ongoing commitment to climate resilience, environmental sustainability, and inclusive development. He brings over 30 years of experience, with multiple leadership roles within the bank, including his recent position as Director General of the Central and West Asia Department. Zhukov holds a Masters in Economics from Claremont Graduate University and a University Diploma with Distinction in Political Economy from Kazakh National University.
Sectors
- Finance
- Environmental Services
- Public Sector
Geography
- Asia – The Asian Development Bank's operations and focus areas predominantly cover Asia.
- Pacific – ADB also impacts and supports development within Pacific regions.
Industry
- Finance – Asian Development Bank (ADB) is a multilateral development bank involved in providing financial assistance for economic growth and development.
- Environmental Services – The appointment and focus on climate change and sustainable development place the article within the environmental services industry.
- Public Sector – ADB operates in coordination with member countries' governments to implement its initiatives.
Financials
Participants
| Name | Role | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yevgeniy Zhukov | Director General for Climate Change and Sustainable Development | Person | Recently appointed to lead ADB's initiatives on climate change and sustainability. |
| Asian Development Bank | Employer | Organization | A multilateral development bank focused on fostering economic growth and cooperation in Asia and the Pacific. |