Mr. Lei Zhang has 26 years of professional experience in development and administration of infrastructure projects, particularly in the energy sector. He joined ADB as energy specialist in 2010. He has worked for around 5 years each in South Asia Energy Division and Central and West Asia Energy Division including over 3 years outpost at ADB’s Pakistan Resident Mission. In April 2020, he joined East Asia Sustainable Infrastructure Division as Unit Head of Project Administration. From 30 June 2023, under the new operating model, he joined the energy sector office on portfolio management of all energy projects financed by ADB. Prior to joining ADB, he works as Managing Director and Chief Representative in Sinohydro Corporation (now restructured as PowerChina)’s Thailand office.