Takehiko Nakao

Takehiko Nakao is a Japanese economist and banker who served as the President of the Asian Development Bank (ADB) from 2013 to 2019. In this role, he helped coordinate financial and developmental efforts across Asia to promote economic growth and reduce poverty. With a background in economics and extensive experience at Japan’s Ministry of Finance, Nakao contributed to regional development policies, financial stability, and infrastructure projects. His leadership focused on sustainable development, climate change, and improving the quality of life in Asian countries.