News
30 January 2018

ADB appoints new country director for the Philippines

Region:
Asia-Pacific

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has appointed Kelly Bird as its new Country Director for the Philippines. He was previously Director of Public Management, Financial Sector, and Trade Division at ADB's Southeast Asia Department.

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