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.

News Releases

28 Apr 2013

New ADB President Takehiko Nakao Assumes Office

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

26 Apr 2013

Takehiko Nakao Elected New ADB President

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

Speeches

2 May 2013

Opening Press Conference Statement at the 46th Annual Meeting of the ADB Board of Governors

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)

2 May 2013

Opening remarks at the "Urban Asia: Financing Livable Cities" seminar

Opening Remarks by ADB President Takehiko Nakao on 2 May 2013 at the Urban Asia: Financing Livable Cities Seminar, Greater Noida, India

2 May 2013

Welcome address at the "Seminar on Innovation for Inclusion"

Welcome Address by ADB President Takehiko Nakao on 2 May 2013 at the “Seminar on Innovation for Inclusion”

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