Ashok Lavasa serves as Vice President for Private Sector Operations and Public-Private Partnerships at the Asian Development Bank (ADB), where he spearheads initiatives aimed at advancing sustainable finance across Asia. Under his leadership, ADB has intensified its focus on financing projects that support environmental resilience, energy transition, and green infrastructure. Lavasa's work emphasizes collaboration between the public and private sectors to mobilize capital for impactful, sustainable projects, aligning with ADB’s mission to foster inclusive growth and address climate change. His commitment to innovative finance solutions positions ADB as a pivotal force in the region’s shift toward a sustainable future.