Norio Saito

Norio Saito has been the Senior Sector Director of the Water and Urban Development Sector Office in ADB since June 2023. He leads and oversees the sector operations that support livable cities, water security, circular economy, and urban resilience in all regions in which ADB operates.  Mr. Saito has 32 years of professional experience, including 18 years with ADB. Before, he was the Director of the Urban Development and Water Division in the South Asia Department, and the Deputy Country Director in the Viet Nam Resident Mission.  He holds a Ph. D. in Environmental and Functional Sciences from Ibaraki University, Japan, a Master’s degree in Environmental Economics from Duke University, USA, and a Bachelor's degree in Geography from the University of Tokyo, Japan.