Ramesh Subramaniam

Ramesh Subramaniam

Ramesh Subramaniam

Director General and Group Chief Sectors Group
Asian Development Bank
Event(s): SIEW Summit

Ramesh Subramaniam has been with ADB for over 26 years. He oversees the work of the Sectors Group to deliver all lending and technical assistance operations in seven sectors across the Asia and Pacific region in coordination with all regional, private sector-related, and other support departments within ADB. Trained as an economist, his work at ADB has focused on economic policy reforms, infrastructure financing, and urban development. He established the ASEAN Policy Network and the Green Finance Hub and oversaw ADB’s efforts to help Southeast Asian countries overcome the adverse impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic. He is passionate about helping developing countries avoid and overcome economic crises as well as manage disasters caused by natural hazards. Mr. Subramaniam has served on various Global Future Councils of the World Economic Forum since 2012, including as co-chair of its Sustainable Development Investment Partnership ASEAN Hub.