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Winfried Wicklein edit
Winfried Wicklein, a seasoned professional in the realm of international development, currently holds the position of Director General for Southeast Asia Department[1] of the Asian Development Bank[2]. His extensive tenure within the ADB has encompassed pivotal roles, notably as the ADB Country Director for Indonesia and previously for Myanmar.
Early Life and Education edit
Winfried Wicklein, born on December 4, 1969, in Bremen, Germany, is the son of Dr. Albert Wicklein and Heide Wicklein. He is part of a family that includes his sister, Dr. Eva-Maria Wicklein. With ancestral roots tracing back to Austria from his father's lineage, Wicklein's familial background adds to the richness of his heritage.
Academically, Wicklein earned a Master's Degree in Business Administration from the University of Münster in Germany in 1994. His academic focus centered on international management and economic relations, culminating in a thesis that delved into project finance.
Early Work edit
Wicklein started his professional journey as a junior officer at the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO), marking the inception of his career in the realm of international development. Transitioning from UNIDO, he ventured into the corporate landscape, serving as a consultant specializing in Mergers and Acquisitions at PrycewaterhouseCoopers in Frankfurt, Germany, honing his expertise in strategic financial operations.
ADB edit
Wicklein's pivotal move to Manila in 1999 marked a significant juncture as he joined the ranks of the Asian Development Bank (ADB) as a Young Professional (YP). Throughout his tenure at the ADB, his trajectory has been characterized by diverse roles and responsibilities, traversing multiple positions within the institution. His career path has led him to assume integral roles within the region, with postings in Australia, Thailand, Myanmar, and Indonesia.
Under his leadership in Myanmar, ADB extended its financial support, including lending, equity investments, and guarantees, to fortify Myanmar's private sector, particularly in the infrastructure and finance sectors,[3] as well as, grant-based assistance to the government.[4]
During Wicklein's tenure as Country Director in Indonesia, the country's development strategy evolved in preparation for achieving high-income status.[5] It was during this period, coinciding with the COVID-19 pandemic, that the Asian Development Bank implemented an assistance program focusing on enhancing infrastructure, fostering human capital development, and improving economic governance to address the evolving needs.[6] Additionally, ADB supported Indonesia in emerging stronger from the COVID-19 pandemic by concentrating efforts on improving well-being, accelerating economic recovery, and bolstering resilience.[7]
Wicklein's current role as Director General for Southeast Asia covers operations in 11 countries namely, Brunei Darussalam, Cambodia,[8][9]Indonesia,[10] Lao People's Democratic Republic,[11] Malaysia, Myanmar, Philippines,[12][13] Singapore, Thailand, Timor-Leste, and Viet Nam.[14]
Personal Life edit
Wicklein is married to Irene Villanueva Wicklein, from Dumaguete City, Philippines, and is a loving father to two children, Matilda and Johann, and to a step-daughter, Sabrina Silverio-Rau.
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- ^ Bank, Asian Development (2020-04-23). "ADB Approves $1.5 Billion for Indonesia's COVID-19 Response". www.adb.org. Retrieved 2023-11-21.
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- ^ "Indonesia's geothermal drive - Winfried WICKLEIN - The Energy Year". theenergyyear.com. 2020-02-18. Retrieved 2023-11-21.
- ^ Bank, Asian Development (2023-08-21). "$45 Million ADB Financing to Strengthen Health Care Services in Lao PDR". www.adb.org. Retrieved 2023-11-21.
- ^ "ADB calls on ASEAN to boost life quality to build resilient community-Xinhua". english.news.cn. Retrieved 2023-11-21.
- ^ dofweb (2022-06-12). "https://www.dof.gov.ph/32298-2/". Department of Finance. Retrieved 2023-11-21.
{{cite web}}: External link in|title= - ^ VietnamPlus (2023-05-26). "ASEAN should boost quality of life to build resilient and inclusive community: ADB | World | Vietnam+ (VietnamPlus)". VietnamPlus. Retrieved 2023-11-21.