The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has appointed Scott Roberts as its new Country Director for Vietnam, effective October 16, to lead its resident mission in Hanoi and oversee operations, policy dialogue and partnerships in the country. Roberts will direct the implementation of ADB's country partnership strategy, which focuses on green and inclusive growth, disaster and climate resilience, and a shift to a more competitive, private sector-led economy, while working with the Vietnamese government and development partners. He joined ADB in March 2010 and previously headed the ASEAN Power Grid and Special Funds unit, overseeing a $10 billion investment target for connectivity in Southeast Asia. Before joining ADB, he founded the Beijing office of Cambridge Energy Research Associates and served as GE Capital's Vice President for energy investment.
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