Beijing, China - February 8, 2016, Beijing, China - The Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) has announced the following appointments.
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Sir Danny Alexander assumes the position of Vice President, Corporate Secretary.
Sir Danny was one of the founders and leaders of the first UK coalition government since World War II. Sir Danny has over 20 years of professional experience. From 2010-2015 he served as Chief Secretary to the UK Treasury. He has played an active role in driving international cooperation on tax, trade and transparency during the UK G8 presidency.
A seasoned negotiator and communicator, Sir Danny has engaged with diverse stakeholders and partners on key public policies. He led the work on UK infrastructure policy and delivery, leading to the first National Infrastructure Plan which is now embedded as an annual process. He helped to establish the Green Investment Bank in the UK and to develop and implement the UK Guarantee Scheme for infrastructure.
Dr. Kyttack Hong assumes the position of Vice President, Chief Risk Officer.
Dr. Hong is the Chairman and CEO of the Korea Development Bank (KDB). In this capacity he led the merger of KDB, KDB Financial Group (which he previously led as Chairman/CEO) and the Korea Finance Corporation into a consolidated KDB to reflect the evolving financial landscape. In this process he oversaw the organizational restructuring and human resources management, working with employees and management of the three institutions to improve organizational capacity and effectiveness.
An economist and finance expert, Dr. Hong has had a career spanning over 30 years of public service and extensive experience as an outside director for a number of financial institutions, including the Korea Securities Depository, Samsung Credit Card Company, Tongyang Securities Company.
Dr. Hong served as Professor and Dean of the School of Politics and Economics at Chung-Ahn University and Managing Editor of the Journal of Economic Development.
Dr. D.J. Pandian assumes the position the position of Vice President, Chief Investment Officer.
Dr. Pandian has had an extensive career spanning 30 years with the Indian Administrative Services, holding key positions at the State, National, and International levels in the energy (oil and gas, power, renewable), infrastructure, finance, and industry sectors.
Dr. Pandian was instrumental in liberalizing the policy regime to attract international investment to crucial infrastructure sectors including power, airlines, ports and telecoms. During his career, he has served in the Government of Gujarat in various capacities including: Chief Secretary; Additional Chief Secretary, Industries and Mines; and Principle Secretary, Energy and Petrochemicals Department.
Dr. Pandian established the Gujarat Energy Research and Management Institute and has served as chairman, director and trustee with a number of state-owned enterprises.
Dr. Joachim von Amsberg assumes the position of Vice President, Poicy and Strategy.
Dr. von Amsberg is currently Vice President, Development Finance at the World Bank where he is responsible for the replenishment and stewardship of the International Development Association (IDA), the World Bank’s fund for the poorest, and for trust fund and partnership operations.
As Vice President for Operations Policy and Country Services, Dr. von Amsberg oversaw the World Bank’s results agenda with its increased focus on achieving, measuring and communicating operational results and introduced the Program-for-Results lending product. He was responsible for the Bank’s operational risk functions including policies on procurement, financial management, social and environmental safeguards.
He also oversaw the Bank’s modernization and reform agenda. During his 25 years at the World Bank he served as Country Director for Indonesia and the Philippines where he spearheaded the preparation of the country strategy partnerships together with the Governments and stakeholders, and managed the World Bank operational portfolios and analytical work programs. Dr. von Amsberg has authored a number of World Bank research reports and other publiAIIB named cations.
Dr. Luky Eko Wuryanto assumes the position of Vice President, Chief Administration Officer.
Dr. Wuryanto has served in senior positions in the Indonesian government for 20 years, where he currently serves as Deputy Coordinating Minister for Infrastructure Acceleration and Regional Development, Coordinating Ministry for Economic Affairs. Under his leadership, the Committee for Acceleration of priority Infrastructure Delivery (KKPIP) oversees and coordinates the implementation of 225 National Strategic Projects and 22 priority projects. ■