Yoonee Jeong

Yoonee Jeong is a Principal Digital Transformation Specialist at the Asian Development Bank (ADB), supporting governments and private sector partners in advancing digital transformation across Asia and the Pacific. Her work spans digital public infrastructure (DPI), AI ecosystems, broadband and non-terrestrial networks, data centers, cloud infrastructure, cybersecurity, and digital economy policy, helping countries translate digital ambitions into strategic investments and development outcomes. Her recent projects include digital government and data infrastructure development in Southeast Asia, advancing AI-native startup ecosystem and R&D capacity in Central and West Asia, expanding ADB’s private sector investment in the digital foundations and regional initiatives supporting ASEAN digital integration and AI readiness.

With over two decades of experience spanning the technology industry and international development, she has advised governments, regulators, investors, development partners, and technology companies on digital policy and national strategies, infrastructure investment, and regulatory reform. Prior to joining ADB, she held leadership and advisory roles with Telenor Group, TRPC (now part of Access Partnership), World Bank and UN-ESCAP.  Her hybrid experience enables her to bridge policy, technology, and investment perspectives to support sustainable and inclusive digital development. She holds a Master's degree in International Development Policy from Duke University, where she was a Foreign Language and Area Studies (FLAS) Scholar, and a Bachelor's degree from Ateneo de Manila University in the Philippines.