About ADB

In a landmark decision, ADB has appointed a senior woman official from the Lao People’s Democratic Republic (Lao PDR) as its newest Vice-President. Khempheng Pholsena is ADB’s new Vice-President for Finance and Administration. Ms. Khempheng Pholsena, whose appointment took effect on 5 April 2004, succeeds Vice-President John Lintjer, who retired from ADB in January. She is ADB’s first female Vice-President.