Leah Gutierrez Appointed Director General for ADB's Central and West Asia Department
MANILA, PHILIPPINES (28 July 2025) — The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has appointed Leah Gutierrez as Director General for its Central and West Asia Department.
As Director General, Ms. Gutierrez will deliver ADB's strategic agenda in the Central and West Asia region. She will lead ADB's engagement with 11 countries: Afghanistan, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Georgia, Kazakhstan, the Kyrgyz Republic, Pakistan, Tajikistan, Türkiye, Turkmenistan, and Uzbekistan. Her appointment takes effect today.
"I am honored to serve in this position and will continue to engage with developing member countries and stakeholders to promote inclusive growth, regional cooperation, and sustainable development across the region," said Ms. Gutierrez.
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Leah Gutierrez Appointed Director General for ADB's Central and West Asia Department
28.07.2025.10:03
MANILA, PHILIPPINES (28 July 2025) — The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has appointed Leah Gutierrez as Director General for its Central and West Asia Department.
As Director General, Ms. Gutierrez will deliver ADB's strategic agenda in the Central and West Asia region. She will lead ADB's engagement with 11 countries: Afghanistan, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Georgia, Kazakhstan, the Kyrgyz Republic, Pakistan, Tajikistan, Türkiye, Turkmenistan, and Uzbekistan. Her appointment takes effect today.
"I am honored to serve in this position and will continue to engage with developing member countries and stakeholders to promote inclusive growth, regional cooperation, and sustainable development across the region," said Ms. Gutierrez.
