Takehiko Nakao

Biography

Takehiko Nakao is the President of the Asian Development Bank (ADB) and the Chairperson of ADB's Board of Directors. He was elected President by ADB's Board of Governors and assumed office in April 2013.

Before joining ADB, Mr. Nakao was the Vice Minister of Finance for International Affairs at the Ministry of Finance of Japan.

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News Releases

Takehiko Nakao assumes office as the ninth President of ADB today.

Takehiko Nakao has been unanimously elected President of ADB by its Board of Governors.

Speeches

Opening Press Conference Statement by ADB President Takehiko Nakao on 2 May 2013 at the 46th Annual Meeting of the ADB Board of Governors in Greater Noida, Delhi, India. (as drafted)