AIIB celebrated a new milestone in its growth journey, welcoming its 700th professional staff member. Mark Eghan, a Ghanaian national, joined the Bank as Senior Investment Solutions Specialist in the Sectors, Themes and Finance Solutions Department. With Mark’s onboarding, AIIB now represents 81 economies within its staff community, reinforcing a commitment to building a diverse and inclusive workforce that reflects our global membership.
“The strength of our organization is in our diversity,” said Kaisu Christie, Vice President and Chief Administration Officer. “What binds our people is a shared passion for development. As AIIB continues to expand in both breadth of regions and depth of expertise, we aim to ensure that our business is supported through the right services, tools and partnerships, so that every AIIB staff member can deliver impact efficiently and effectively.”
“As AIIB wraps up its 10th year, we look back with pride on what our people have achieved,” said Asma Shaikh, Director General, Human Resources Department. “In just under a decade, AIIB has invested more than USD60 billion in over 300 projects across 38 economies. Behind these stellar achievements are our most important asset: our people. Staying true to our lean model of producing more with less, these achievements have been delivered by only 700 professional staff members. Our staff is passionate and dedicated, working hard to deliver infrastructure financing to regions where it is needed most while continuing to demonstrate productivity, passion and excellence.”
Spotlight on Mark Eghan
Mark will help AIIB operationalize its Climate-Focused Policy-Based Financing (CPBF) instrument, which is designed to assist members in implementing policy reforms that promote climate resilience and low-carbon development. He has extensive experience in development initiatives that bridge the gap between rural development and sustainable infrastructure investment. Mark has served in private, national, regional and international organizations to support development of projects in African economies.
Reflecting on his decision to join AIIB, Mark shared, “My motivation stemmed from the recognition, after nearly 15 years of working in rural and agricultural development, of the enormous infrastructure investment gap that constrains inclusive and sustainable growth. Throughout my career, I have witnessed how inadequate infrastructure undermines development. AIIB’s mission of Financing Infrastructure for Tomorrow resonates strongly with my experience in the field. I have participated in and led several development initiatives, and I came to appreciate that, without sustained and strategic investment in infrastructure, sectoral programs cannot fully deliver their intended outcomes. Joining AIIB represented an opportunity for me to contribute to closing this critical gap.”
He added, “Working with AIIB is an experience I look forward to, as our work directly tackles real-world problems facing humanity. I am motivated to contribute toward improving lives through the design and implementation of sustainable projects.”
Our Next Decade
700 strong. A milestone built on purpose and people.
Under the banner AIIB@10: A Decade of Impact, the Bank looks ahead with renewed ambition. Having deployed over USD60 billion in its first decade, AIIB aims to mobilize another USD75 billion by 2030. Yet, its impact will be measured not only in financial terms but also in how its projects enable sustainable progress across Asia and beyond.
In the coming decade, AIIB will sharpen its focus on climate mitigation and adaptation, tech-enabled infrastructure, and connectivity that bridges divides. By deepening technical expertise and leveraging private capital at scale, AIIB will continue to pioneer new approaches to development finance. The infrastructure that AIIB finances today will benefit communities and societies for generations, and behind it all are the Bank’s staff.
To Mark and to all other colleagues—each of you represents the spirit of purpose and progress that defines AIIB.
The next decade begins with you.
See the video below for a glimpse into Mark’s Day 1 onboarding at AIIB.
