The Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) today announced the appointment of Ajay Bhushan Pandey as Vice President of Investment Solutions, effective April 2025. In this role, Pandey provides strategic leadership and oversees three key departments: the Sectors, Themes and Finance Solutions Department (STF); the Sustainability and Fiduciary Solutions Department (SFD); and the Portfolio Management Department (PMD).
“I am delighted to announce Pandey’s appointment to this important leadership role. He brings with him decades of highly relevant experience leading transformational change, including a pivotal role with the Government of India in shaping the country’s digital and financial infrastructure, that will greatly benefit the Bank as we continue to grow and strengthen our operations,” said Jin Liqun, AIIB President and Chair of the Board of Directors. “I look forward to working closely with him as we finance the Infrastructure for Tomorrow to improve the lives of millions around the world.”
Prior to joining AIIB, Pandey served in prominent leadership roles within the Government of India for over three decades. He helped shape India’s digital and financial infrastructure through transformative initiatives such as Aadhaar, the Unified Payments Interface (UPI), the Goods and Services Tax Network (GSTN), and the National Infrastructure Pipeline. His ability to integrate technology, policy and infrastructure has enabled him to design and implement strategies that combine innovative financial policies, legislative frameworks and project management.
Pandey holds a PhD in Computer Science from the University of Minnesota and a bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering from the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Kanpur. Pandey is from India.
About AIIB
The Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank is a multilateral development bank dedicated to financing “infrastructure for tomorrow,” with sustainability at its core. AIIB began operations in 2016, now has 110 approved members worldwide, is capitalized at USD100 billion, and is AAA-rated by major international credit rating agencies. AIIB collaborates with partners to mobilize capital and invest in infrastructure and other productive sectors that foster sustainable economic development and enhance regional connectivity.
