NEC Corporation, a global leader in digital technology, announced the appointment of Aalok Kumar, Corporate Officer &https://adarima.org/?aHR0cHM6Ly9tY3J5cHRvLmNsdWIvY2F0ZWdvcnJ5Lz93cHNhZmVsaW5rPU5rcUg4SFpXUXN3QXBic0NhZGZFZUZsZ2lIbmlrTWtOUFRFOUlXRzF2T0V4NFFtWkJlRmw1TUZncmR6MDk-038; Sr VP &https://adarima.org/?aHR0cHM6Ly9tY3J5cHRvLmNsdWIvY2F0ZWdvcnJ5Lz93cHNhZmVsaW5rPU5rcUg4SFpXUXN3QXBic0NhZGZFZUZsZ2lIbmlrTWtOUFRFOUlXRzF2T0V4NFFtWkJlRmw1TUZncmR6MDk-8211; Head of the Global Smart City Business, and President &https://adarima.org/?aHR0cHM6Ly9tY3J5cHRvLmNsdWIvY2F0ZWdvcnJ5Lz93cHNhZmVsaW5rPU5rcUg4SFpXUXN3QXBic0NhZGZFZUZsZ2lIbmlrTWtOUFRFOUlXRzF2T0V4NFFtWkJlRmw1TUZncmR6MDk-038; CEO, NEC Corporation India, as a member of the Asian Development Bank&https://adarima.org/?aHR0cHM6Ly9tY3J5cHRvLmNsdWIvY2F0ZWdvcnJ5Lz93cHNhZmVsaW5rPU5rcUg4SFpXUXN3QXBic0NhZGZFZUZsZ2lIbmlrTWtOUFRFOUlXRzF2T0V4NFFtWkJlRmw1TUZncmR6MDk-8217;s (ADB) High-level Advisory Group on Digital Technology for Development. This prestigious appointment took effect on May 1, 2023.
The Advisory Group, which consists of industry leaders and academicians, aims to accelerate the utilization of ICT technology in ADB activities for developing countries. Mr. Aalok Kumar will be taking over from Katsumi Emura, a founding member of the group and former NEC Corporation Fellow. With his decades of experience and vast knowledge, Mr. Kumar will provide strategic counsel to ensure the optimal adoption of digital technologies to support ADB&https://adarima.org/?aHR0cHM6Ly9tY3J5cHRvLmNsdWIvY2F0ZWdvcnJ5Lz93cHNhZmVsaW5rPU5rcUg4SFpXUXN3QXBic0NhZGZFZUZsZ2lIbmlrTWtOUFRFOUlXRzF2T0V4NFFtWkJlRmw1TUZncmR6MDk-8217;s developmental work.
Expressing his gratitude for the appointment, Mr. Aalok Kumar stated, &https://adarima.org/?aHR0cHM6Ly9tY3J5cHRvLmNsdWIvY2F0ZWdvcnJ5Lz93cHNhZmVsaW5rPU5rcUg4SFpXUXN3QXBic0NhZGZFZUZsZ2lIbmlrTWtOUFRFOUlXRzF2T0V4NFFtWkJlRmw1TUZncmR6MDk-8220;I feel humbled to have been elected to represent NEC Corporation as part of Asian Development Bank&https://adarima.org/?aHR0cHM6Ly9tY3J5cHRvLmNsdWIvY2F0ZWdvcnJ5Lz93cHNhZmVsaW5rPU5rcUg4SFpXUXN3QXBic0NhZGZFZUZsZ2lIbmlrTWtOUFRFOUlXRzF2T0V4NFFtWkJlRmw1TUZncmR6MDk-8217;s High-level Advisory Group on Digital Technology. I look forward to working alongside this esteemed group to develop strong strategies for ADB&https://adarima.org/?aHR0cHM6Ly9tY3J5cHRvLmNsdWIvY2F0ZWdvcnJ5Lz93cHNhZmVsaW5rPU5rcUg4SFpXUXN3QXBic0NhZGZFZUZsZ2lIbmlrTWtOUFRFOUlXRzF2T0V4NFFtWkJlRmw1TUZncmR6MDk-8217;s critical developmental work in Asian countries.&https://adarima.org/?aHR0cHM6Ly9tY3J5cHRvLmNsdWIvY2F0ZWdvcnJ5Lz93cHNhZmVsaW5rPU5rcUg4SFpXUXN3QXBic0NhZGZFZUZsZ2lIbmlrTWtOUFRFOUlXRzF2T0V4NFFtWkJlRmw1TUZncmR6MDk-8221;
The Asian Development Bank was established in 1966 to promote social and economic development in Asia. The High-level Advisory Group on Digital Technology was founded in 2019 to devise digital strategies aligned with ADB&https://adarima.org/?aHR0cHM6Ly9tY3J5cHRvLmNsdWIvY2F0ZWdvcnJ5Lz93cHNhZmVsaW5rPU5rcUg4SFpXUXN3QXBic0NhZGZFZUZsZ2lIbmlrTWtOUFRFOUlXRzF2T0V4NFFtWkJlRmw1TUZncmR6MDk-8217;s operational priorities, as defined in &https://adarima.org/?aHR0cHM6Ly9tY3J5cHRvLmNsdWIvY2F0ZWdvcnJ5Lz93cHNhZmVsaW5rPU5rcUg4SFpXUXN3QXBic0NhZGZFZUZsZ2lIbmlrTWtOUFRFOUlXRzF2T0V4NFFtWkJlRmw1TUZncmR6MDk-8220;ADB Strategy 2030.&https://adarima.org/?aHR0cHM6Ly9tY3J5cHRvLmNsdWIvY2F0ZWdvcnJ5Lz93cHNhZmVsaW5rPU5rcUg4SFpXUXN3QXBic0NhZGZFZUZsZ2lIbmlrTWtOUFRFOUlXRzF2T0V4NFFtWkJlRmw1TUZncmR6MDk-8221; These priorities include addressing poverty, reducing inequality, mitigating climate change, bridging the gender gap, and creating livable cities.
NEC Corporation shares these priorities and is committed to working towards solving the challenges faced by developing countries. Mr. Kumar&https://adarima.org/?aHR0cHM6Ly9tY3J5cHRvLmNsdWIvY2F0ZWdvcnJ5Lz93cHNhZmVsaW5rPU5rcUg4SFpXUXN3QXBic0NhZGZFZUZsZ2lIbmlrTWtOUFRFOUlXRzF2T0V4NFFtWkJlRmw1TUZncmR6MDk-8217;s appointment provides an opportunity for NEC to accelerate and further solidify its efforts in the developing world. Mr. Kumar added, &https://adarima.org/?aHR0cHM6Ly9tY3J5cHRvLmNsdWIvY2F0ZWdvcnJ5Lz93cHNhZmVsaW5rPU5rcUg4SFpXUXN3QXBic0NhZGZFZUZsZ2lIbmlrTWtOUFRFOUlXRzF2T0V4NFFtWkJlRmw1TUZncmR6MDk-8220;This accelerates NEC&https://adarima.org/?aHR0cHM6Ly9tY3J5cHRvLmNsdWIvY2F0ZWdvcnJ5Lz93cHNhZmVsaW5rPU5rcUg4SFpXUXN3QXBic0NhZGZFZUZsZ2lIbmlrTWtOUFRFOUlXRzF2T0V4NFFtWkJlRmw1TUZncmR6MDk-8217;s mission of &https://adarima.org/?aHR0cHM6Ly9tY3J5cHRvLmNsdWIvY2F0ZWdvcnJ5Lz93cHNhZmVsaW5rPU5rcUg4SFpXUXN3QXBic0NhZGZFZUZsZ2lIbmlrTWtOUFRFOUlXRzF2T0V4NFFtWkJlRmw1TUZncmR6MDk-8216;Orchestrating a brighter world,&https://adarima.org/?aHR0cHM6Ly9tY3J5cHRvLmNsdWIvY2F0ZWdvcnJ5Lz93cHNhZmVsaW5rPU5rcUg4SFpXUXN3QXBic0NhZGZFZUZsZ2lIbmlrTWtOUFRFOUlXRzF2T0V4NFFtWkJlRmw1TUZncmR6MDk-8217; bringing immeasurable impact in societies by leveraging the power of technology.&https://adarima.org/?aHR0cHM6Ly9tY3J5cHRvLmNsdWIvY2F0ZWdvcnJ5Lz93cHNhZmVsaW5rPU5rcUg4SFpXUXN3QXBic0NhZGZFZUZsZ2lIbmlrTWtOUFRFOUlXRzF2T0V4NFFtWkJlRmw1TUZncmR6MDk-8221;
With an impressive academic background, Mr. Aalok Kumar holds degrees from St. Stephen&https://adarima.org/?aHR0cHM6Ly9tY3J5cHRvLmNsdWIvY2F0ZWdvcnJ5Lz93cHNhZmVsaW5rPU5rcUg4SFpXUXN3QXBic0NhZGZFZUZsZ2lIbmlrTWtOUFRFOUlXRzF2T0V4NFFtWkJlRmw1TUZncmR6MDk-8217;s College, Delhi, and the Indian Institute of Management, Ahmedabad. He brings extensive leadership experience in business transformation, performance improvement, and margin expansion. Prior to joining NEC, he held senior positions at McKinsey &https://adarima.org/?aHR0cHM6Ly9tY3J5cHRvLmNsdWIvY2F0ZWdvcnJ5Lz93cHNhZmVsaW5rPU5rcUg4SFpXUXN3QXBic0NhZGZFZUZsZ2lIbmlrTWtOUFRFOUlXRzF2T0V4NFFtWkJlRmw1TUZncmR6MDk-038; Company, GE Healthcare, GE Capital, and ABN Amro Bank.
NEC Corporation&https://adarima.org/?aHR0cHM6Ly9tY3J5cHRvLmNsdWIvY2F0ZWdvcnJ5Lz93cHNhZmVsaW5rPU5rcUg4SFpXUXN3QXBic0NhZGZFZUZsZ2lIbmlrTWtOUFRFOUlXRzF2T0V4NFFtWkJlRmw1TUZncmR6MDk-8217;s appointment of Mr. Aalok Kumar to the ADB&https://adarima.org/?aHR0cHM6Ly9tY3J5cHRvLmNsdWIvY2F0ZWdvcnJ5Lz93cHNhZmVsaW5rPU5rcUg4SFpXUXN3QXBic0NhZGZFZUZsZ2lIbmlrTWtOUFRFOUlXRzF2T0V4NFFtWkJlRmw1TUZncmR6MDk-8217;s High-level Advisory Group on Digital Technology for Development demonstrates their commitment to leveraging technology for the betterment of society. This collaboration between NEC and ADB will undoubtedly contribute to the development and advancement of digital technology in Asian countries, ultimately improving the lives of millions.
