Leah Gutierrez

Leah Gutierrez is the Director General of the Pacific Department at the Asian Development Bank. Prior to their current role, Leah was the Team Lead for APAC Payroll at NGA Human Resources from April 2011 to March 2015. In this role, Leah was responsible for leading a team of payroll processors, coordinating with the client and management regarding any changes or updates to the system, and ensuring that payrolls were accurate and timely. Leah has also worked with the regional service delivery manager to represent operations towards the client and ensure operations delivery according to the contract.

Leah is committed to ensuring compliance with company policies and procedures and has consistently verified and reviewed payroll data and output to ensure compliance. Leah has also addressed all payroll inquiries, complaints, and issues raised by employees. In their previous role as Team Lead, Leah conducted daily team huddles/meetings to discuss the day’s deliverables and activities, and provided updates on any changes in management or the organization.

Leah’s dedication to their work and commitment to ensuring quality service delivery has resulted in their being promoted to their current role as Director General of the Pacific Department at the Asian Development Bank. In this role, Leah is responsible for leading a team of professionals who provide financial and technical assistance to developing countries in Asia and the Pacific region. Leah’s experience and knowledge make their well-suited for this role, and they are committed to continuing to provide quality service delivery for their team.

Leah Gutierrez has a Bachelor of Science in Accountancy from Philippine Christian University.

Some direct reports include Ananya Basu - Director, Social Sectors & Public Sector Management Division, Dong Kyu Lee - Director, Transport & Communications Division, and Mukhtor Khamudkhanov - Director, Energy Division. Leah Gutierrez works with Bruce Gosper - VP, Administration & Corporate Management, Emmanuel Jimenez - Director General, Independent Evaluation Department, and Ahmed M. Saeed - VP, Operations 2. Leah Gutierrez reports to Masatsugu Asakawa, President.