ADB appoints Scott Roberts as Country Director for Vietnam

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has appointed Scott Roberts as its new Country Director for Vietnam. Roberts is scheduled to officially assume his duties in Hanoi on October 16, 2026.

In this role, Roberts will lead the ADB's resident mission and oversee the implementation of the bank's Country Partnership Strategy in Vietnam. His mandate focuses on promoting green and inclusive growth, enhancing resilience against natural disasters and extreme weather events, and supporting the transition toward a more competitive, private-sector-driven economy.

Roberts brings over 27 years of international development experience, including 16 years with the ADB. He previously served as the Head of the ASEAN Power Grid and ADB Special Fund, where he coordinated a $10 billion investment goal to improve connectivity in Southeast Asia. He will work alongside the Vietnamese government, development partners, and civil society to facilitate high-quality investments and sustainable reforms.