Jongmi Son is an Energy Specialist at the Asian Development Bank (ADB) working in the Energy Sector Office. She focuses on developing and implementing clean energy projects in South Asia, including renewable energy, energy efficiency, and power sector modernization. She also supports the organization of the Asia Clean Energy Forum (ACEF), ADB’s flagship platform for knowledge sharing and collaboration on clean energy in the region. Prior to joining ADB, she worked at the Export–Import Bank of Korea, where she was involved in financing and appraisal of infrastructure and energy projects in developing countries. She has an academic background in finance, economics, policy, international relations, and management information systems. She has an interdisciplinary academic background in finance, economics, public policy, and management information systems. She holds a master’s degree in asset management and a bachelor’s degree in foreign language studies and law.