News
17 September 2019

ADB President Takehiko Nakao announces retirement

Region:
Asia-Pacific

Takehiko Nakao has announced his resignation as the President of Asian Development Bank, effective 16 January, 2020.

He has been in the role since 28 April, 2013. An election will be held to find his replacement, ADB said.

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