Bruno leads ADB-wide knowledge, innovation, policies and strategies in all thematic and sector operation areas and ensures compliance with environment and social safeguards policies. He oversees the administration of trust funds and global funding initiatives and provides advice to Management on strategic and policy matters, work plans, and major operational matters. He joined ADB more than 23 years ago and has served in countries across all its regional departments.
Bruno has also worked at the United Nations Office for Project Services, the United Nations Development Programme, and the European Central Bank. A national of Spain, Bruno holds a doctorate degree in economics from the University of Essex, a master’s degree in economics from the University of British Columbia, and a bachelor’s degree in economics from the University of Montreal.