ADB Appoints Takeo Koike to Lead Office of Markets Development and PPP

In his new role, Mr. Koike will oversee strategic planning, operations, and administration for ADB’s market development initiatives and transaction advisory services.

 The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has named Takeo Koike as the new Head of its Office of Markets Development and Public–Private Partnership (OMDP), placing him at the helm of the bank’s efforts to help developing member countries (DMCs) mobilize private capital, expand investment opportunities, and drive private sector–led economic growth across Asia and the Pacific.

In his new role, Mr. Koike will oversee strategic planning, operations, and administration for ADB’s market development initiatives and transaction advisory services. These functions are critical in enabling DMCs to design, structure, and implement public–private partnership (PPP) projects that meet international standards, attract long-term investment, and deliver sustainable development outcomes.

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A Vision for Mobilizing Private Capital

Expressing his commitment to deepening collaboration between governments and the private sector, Mr. Koike said:

“I look forward to working closely with ADB’s developing member countries and the private sector to promote inclusive and sustainable development through innovative solutions to enable and mobilize private capital in the region.”

Under his leadership, OMDP will continue to act as a catalyst for market-based solutions that address infrastructure deficits, expand access to essential services, and advance climate-resilient and socially inclusive growth.

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Three Decades of Regional Development and Finance Expertise

Mr. Koike brings nearly 30 years of professional experience in infrastructure finance, PPPs, and public sector financing, with a career spanning both international development banking and government service.

He has dedicated 23 years to ADB, holding senior leadership positions in:

• South Asia Department — overseeing sovereign and non-sovereign infrastructure projects.

• Office of Public–Private Partnership — managing advisory mandates for complex PPP transactions.

• Private Sector Operations Department — developing and financing private sector–driven infrastructure investments.

Before joining ADB, he served as Section Chief in the International Bureau of Japan’s Ministry of Finance, where he worked on multilateral and bilateral economic cooperation, and as an Investment Officer at the Export–Import Bank of Japan, focusing on overseas project finance.

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Educational Background and Global Perspective

A Japanese national, Mr. Koike has an academic foundation that reflects both economic policy expertise and business strategy acumen:

• MBA, Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania, United States.

• Master’s in Economics, London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE), United Kingdom.

• Bachelor’s in Economics, University of Tokyo, Japan.

This international education, combined with decades of regional project experience, positions him to navigate the complex interplay of public policy, investment markets, and development needs in Asia and the Pacific.

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OMDP’s Role in ADB’s Development Mandate

The Office of Markets Development and PPP serves as ADB’s center of excellence for:

• Structuring bankable PPP projects across energy, transport, water, and social infrastructure.

• Advising governments on legal, regulatory, and institutional reforms to attract private participation.

• Facilitating capital market development to expand local financing sources.

• Supporting blended finance mechanisms to de-risk investments in emerging markets.

Through OMDP’s work, ADB aims to bridge the infrastructure financing gap, which in Asia and the Pacific is estimated to require $1.7 trillion annually until 2030 to meet sustainable development and climate resilience goals.

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Looking Ahead

Mr. Koike’s appointment comes at a time when ADB is intensifying its efforts to leverage private sector investment for sustainable development, particularly in areas such as renewable energy, urban infrastructure, and digital connectivity. His leadership is expected to strengthen partnerships, improve project bankability, and scale up innovative financing models that blend public resources with private capital.