The Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) has appointed Kaisu Christie as Vice President and Chief Administration Officer (VPCAO), effective July 2025. Christie will lead AIIB’s Human Resources, Information Technology and Facilities and Administration Services departments, driving the Bank’s strategic objectives through operational excellence and innovation.
Christie will also chair the Bank’s Strategic Information Technology Committee and Human Resources Review Committee, ensuring that AIIB’s internal capabilities are aligned with its evolving institutional priorities.
Bringing over 20 years of global leadership experience, Christie has a strong track record in organizational transformation, digital innovation and strategic human capital development. Prior to joining AIIB, she served as Deputy Director General and Group Chief Digital Officer at the European Investment Bank Group, where she led the Bank’s digital ambition strategy, delivering operational efficiencies and driving cultural change. Her portfolio included IT and data services, artificial intelligence, cyber and IT security, and business continuity, overseeing a team of 1,000 staff and partners. She also represented the institution in strategic forums with EU agencies and other multilateral development banks.
“Kaisu’s appointment reflects our focus on building a lean and effective future-ready institution,” said AIIB President Jin Liqun. “Her deep experience in digital innovation and organizational transformation will strengthen our internal capabilities and enhance our ability to deliver results for our members and clients.”
Previously, at OP Financial Group, Christie held senior executive roles including SVP of Mortgages, Real Estate and Collateral Management. She led banking product transformation, launched Agile governance and AI capabilities and oversaw growth in the bank’s consumer mortgage lending portfolio. Her earlier career spans leadership roles in Australia and Europe focused on enterprise innovation, digital transformation and stakeholder engagement.
Christie holds an executive master’s degree from Aalto University, Finland, and a bachelor’s degree in information management from Turku University of Applied Sciences. She is a citizen of Finland and Australia.
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.
