ADB Appoints Shannon Cowlin as New Country Director for Sri Lanka 🏛️

• Key Appointment: The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has appointed Shannon Cowlin as the new Country Director for the Sri Lanka Resident Mission, effective today in Colombo. • Professional Profile: Ms. Cowlin brings over 26 years of experience, including 13 years at the ADB. Her expertise covers energy, climate, and environment. She previously served as Country Director for ADB’s Mongolia Resident Mission. • Strategic Focus: Under her leadership, the ADB aims to support Sri Lanka’s economic recovery, strengthen resilience, and address impacts from Cyclone Ditwah. • Sectoral Expertise: Her background includes significant work in public health and the energy–food–water nexus, as well as prior leadership at the US National Renewable Energy Laboratory. • ADB's Role: As a primary multilateral partner, the ADB continues to focus on infrastructure development and sustainable growth for its 69 member nations, including Sri Lanka.