Norio Saito

Norio Saito is Senior Sector Director of the Water and Urban Development Sector Office in Asian Development Bank, where he leads sector operations supporting livable cities, water security, circular economy, and climate resilience across all subregions where ADB operates. He has over 32 years of professional experience, including 18 years with ADB. Prior to his current role, he served as Director of the Urban Development and Water Division in ADB’s South Asia department and as Deputy Country Director in ADB’s Vietnam Resident Mission. He holds a Ph.D in Environmental and Functional Sciences from Ibaraki University, a Master’s degree in Environmental Management from Duke University, and a Bachelor’s degree in Geography from University of Tokyo.