Organization

ADB is managed by a Board of Governors, a Board of Directors, a President, four Vice-Presidents, a Managing Director General, and the Heads of departments and offices.

Each member country nominates one Governor and an Alternate Governor to vote on its behalf.

The Board of Governors elects the 12 Directors (each with an alternate)—eight representing countries within the Asia-Pacific region and four representing countries outside the region.

The Board of Governors also elects the President for a term of five years, with the possibility of reelection. The President chairs the Board of Directors and follows its directions in conducting the business of ADB.