Artur Andrysiak is an Australian national with a Bachelor's degree in Economics and Finance from Edith Cowan University and a Master's in Management and Accounting from the Australian National University. He has over 22 years of professional experience. Prior to joining ADB, he worked with UN agencies (ESCAP, UNECE) and served as Assistant Director for International Trade and Services at the Australian Bureau of Statistics. Since 2012, he has been with the Asian Development Bank, holding various roles, including Deputy Country Director in Afghanistan, where he oversaw operations and COVID-19 response efforts.