Masato Kanda — CEO
Masato Kanda is the 11th President of the Asian Development Bank, a leading multilateral development bank supporting sustainable, inclusive, and resilient growth across Asia and the Pacific. Working with its members and partners, ADB harnesses innovative financial tools and strategic partnerships to transform lives, build quality infrastructure, and safeguard our planet. Before joining ADB, Mr. Kanda held key leadership roles at Japan’s Ministry of Finance, including as Vice-Minister for International Affairs, and brings nearly 40 years of public service experience. He has deep expertise in financial sector policy, macro-fiscal strategy, and international diplomacy. Across Asia and the Pacific, where complex and interconnected challenges abound, Mr. Kanda is driving ADB's efforts to deliver innovative, tailored solutions for its developing member countries, while forging trust-based partnerships that create lasting positive change.
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Experience: 22 yrs 3 mos
Career Highlights
- Leading multilateral development bank for sustainable growth.
- Nearly 40 years of public service experience.
- Expertise in financial sector policy and international diplomacy.
Work Experience
Asian Development Bank (ADB)
President (1 yr 3 mos)
Japan - The Government of Japan
Special Advisor to Japan’s Prime Minister and Minister of Finance (1 yr)
Ministry of Finance - Japan
Vice-Minister of Finance for International Affairs (3 yrs)
Deputy Vice-Minister for Policy Planning and Coordination (1 yr)
Deputy Director General, Budget Bureau (2 yrs)
OECD - OCDE
Chair, Corporate Governance Committee (8 yrs)
Financial Services Agency, Japan (JFSA, 金融庁)
Deputy Commissioner (2 yrs)
Ministry of Finance - Japan
Director, Coordination Division, International Bureau (1 yr)
Director, Development Policy Division, International Bureau (1 yr)
Budget Examiner (Economy & Industry, Environment Justice, Police, Courts, Finance), Budget Bureau (1 yr)
Budget Examiner (Education, Science& Technology, Culture, Sport), Budget Bureau (2 yrs)
Director, National Public Employees’ Remuneration and Mutual Aid Division, Budget Bureau (1 yr)
Director, Planning and Management Division, Minister’s Secretariat (5 yrs)
The World Bank
Alternate Executive Director for Japan (3 yrs)
Education
M.Phil in Economics at University of Oxford
Bachelor of Laws at The University of Tokyo