Seong-Wook Kim has been promoted to Chief Partnership Officer at The Asian Development Bank (ADB). He will lead the bank’s resource mobilization and strategic engagement efforts under the Office of the President.
In this new role, Mr. Kim will guide ADB’s partnerships with the international community, including active participation in major global forums and outreach to potential new members. He will play a central role in advancing ADB’s collaboration with development partners to mobilize resources and amplify the bank’s impact across Asia and the Pacific.
A national of the Republic of Korea, Kim brings over 30 years of experience at the Ministry of Economy and Finance, including roles as Deputy Minister for International Affairs concurrently of G20 and ASEAN+3 Finance Deputy, Spokesperson, and Director General for International Finance. He also represented the Republic of Korea and other countries in Asia and the Pacific as Executive Director at the World Bank and the International Monetary Fund.
“As ADB elevates its role in a rapidly changing global development landscape, effective partnerships are more essential than ever,” said ADB President Masato Kanda. “Mr. Kim brings deep experience in international diplomacy and a strong track record of multilateral engagement. His expertise will be instrumental in forging the partnerships we need to deliver greater development impact in Asia and the Pacific.”
“I’m excited to join ADB and make a difference, growing partnerships that will accelerate sustainable development for Asia and the Pacific,” said Kim.
