Academic Background

• Doctor of Philosophy (DPhil), University of Oxford (UK)
• Master of Arts in International Relations, University of Helsinki (Finland)

Professional and Academic Experience

• Director General for East Asia, Asian Development Bank (2012-2013)
• Director General for the Pacific, Asian Development Bank (2010-2012)
• Country Director for China, Asian Development Bank (2008-2010)
• Director for Social Sectors, East and Central Asia, Asian Development Bank (2004-2008)
• Chairman, Education Community of Practice, Asian Development Bank (2004-2009)
• Portfolio Manager and Project Mission Leader, Asian Development Bank (1994-2003)