RIETI Conference in Johannesburg

Growth Driven by Trade, Investment and Economic Cooperation - The East Asian Experience in Economic Development and Cooperation

Profile: Xian Zhu

Professional Experience
Jan 2002 to present Principal Director, Office of Cofinancing Operations Asian Development Bank Manila, Philippines Heading and managing ADB's cofinancing operations, including collaborations with both official cofinanciers.
Apr 2001 to Dec 2001 Senior Advisor, Infrastructure, Energy & Financial Sectors Department Asian Development Bank Manila, Philippines
Jan 1999 to Feb 2001 Executive Director for China World Bank Group Washington D.C., USA Representing one of the largest borrowers and the 6th largest shareholder in the World Bank Group (IBRD, IDA, IFC, MIGA)
Jul 1998 to Jan 1999 Director General, International Department Ministry of Finance Beijing, People's Republic of China Manage the relations with Multilateral Development Banks, including World Bank and Asian Development Bank, with respect to their operations in China, in areas such as policy dialogue, overall lending discussion, economic and sector works, projects management, and financial management. Manage the relations with Bilateral and official financial institutions with respect to their lending operations in China, and with the Ministries of Finance/Treasury of other countries particularly for the Bilateral Programs and forums. Assist Minister and Vice Ministers of Finance in managing participation/involvement in International Forums, Initiatives and Conferences, such as APEC Finance Ministers' Meetings, G-22 Initiatives on New Financial Architecture. Manage the Ministry's relations with International Financial Institutions (Commercial Banks, Investments Banks, Insurance Companies, etc.).
Feb 1996 to Jul 1998 Acting Director, World Bank Department Ministry of Finance Beijing, Peoples Republic of China Overall responsibility for managing the relations with the World Bank Group (IBRD, IDA, IFC, MIGA)
Jun 1994 to Feb 1996 Deputy Director, State Debt Management Department Ministry of Finance Beijing, People's Republic of China Manage the treasury business in the Ministry of Finance, including its domestic treasury bonds issuing as well as sovereign bonds issuing in the international capital markets.
Oct 1993 to Jun 1994 Division Chief, Policy and Program Division World Bank Department, Ministry of Finance Beijing, People's Republic of China Manage China's representation in the World Bank, as well as policy dialogues, lending program discussions, monitoring economic and sector works, etc.
Jan 1992 to Oct 1993 Division Chief, Infrastructure and Industry Lending Division World Bank Department, Ministry of Finance Beijing, People's Republic of China Manage World Bank financed projects in China in infrastructure and industry sectors.
Apr 1989 to Nov 1991 Advisor to the Executive Director for China World Bank Group Washington D.C., USA
Nov 1987 to Apr 1989 Deputy Division Chief, IDA Lending Division, World Bank Department, Ministry of Finance Beijing, People's Republic of China
Oct 1986 to Nov 1987 Senior Program Officer, Policy and Program Division, World Bank Department, Ministry of Finance Beijing, People's Republic of China
Dec 1984 to Sep 1985 Program Officer Policy and Program Division, External Finance Department Ministry of Finance Beijing, People's Republic of China
Apr 1982 to Dec 1984 Assistant to the Chief Representative Banca Nazionale Del Lavoro Beijing, People's Republic of China
Education & Training
Sep 1985 to Sep 1986 Heinz Fellowship, University of Pittsburgh, USA, majoring in economics.
Sep 1978 to Jan 1982 Western language & literature Department BA, Peking University Beijing, People's Republic of China Numerous training programs both in China and the World Bank, including in 1997 the Executive Program for the senior World bank staff in the Business School, Harvard University, USA