Asian Development Bank (ADB) President Masato Kanda has announced his intention to seek reelection after his current term ends on Nov. 23, 2026, as the multilateral lender navigates a rapidly evolving development landscape.
Masato Kanda, the former Japan Vice-Minister of Finance for International Affairs, officially assumed office as the 11th President of the Asian Development Bank (ADB) today, Feb. 24, 2025.