Network Board
The central governing body of the Opportunity Network, the Network Board consists of microfinance and banking professionals representing each region of the Opportunity International Network. Their collective experience in banking, microfinance, transformation and economic development shapes the strategic direction of the Opportunity Network and its goal of serving poor entrepreneurs.
David Simms
Board Chair, Opportunity International Network
David is the board chair of the Opportunity International Network and responsible for leading Opportunity’s global strategy. David’s career spans executive roles in financial services,…
John Ford
Chair Opportunity International UK
John Ford is the former Chief Investment Officer of T. Rowe Price International. He has worked in the portfolio management industry for 20 years, following…
Betty Jane Hess
Chair, Opportunity International US
Betty Jane (BJ) Hess was senior vice president of Global Operations for Arrow Electronics, Inc., the world’s largest distributor of electronic components, until her retirement…
Angel de Leon
Director of TSKI
Angel de Leon has served as the executive director of TSKI since 1986, spearheading the development of one of the fastest growing microfinance organizations in…
Lamberto Meer
Board Member TSPI
Lamberto “Spanky” Meer is the Chairman of TSPI, the second largest local partner within the Opportunity Network. Historically, TSPI has had a very strong board,…
T. Jothi Pandian
Chair, Growing Opportunity Finance, India
A graduate of the American college in Tamil Nadu, India with a BA in Economics and Political Science, Jothi began his career with the Indian…
Francis Pelekamoyo
Board Chair, Africa Partners
Francis’ 35-year banking career began at the Reserve Bank of Malawi, where he served as CEO from 1989 until 1995 and currently serves as chairman.…
Daniel Rodriguez
Board Chair, ASPIRE, Dominican Republic
Daniel Rodriguez was raised in the capital city of Santo Domingo. Daniel obtained a degree in electrical engineering at the University in Santo Domingo. He…
Chris Sadler
Board Member, Opportunity International Australia
Chris Sadler is the Chair of Opportunity International Australia. He is also a director of Opportunity Australia’s Indian subsidiary, Dia Vikas Capital, and a member…
Kadita A.T. Tshibaka
Board Member, Opportunity International US
A.T. has extensive international experience working at Citibank. His positions have included: Country Corporate Officer (CCO) Liberia; CCO and General Manager for 11 countries in…
Bob Lawless
Chair, Opportunity International Canada
Robert J. Lawless is a retired member of the Corporate Board of Directors of McCormick & Company, Incorporated and served as its Chairman from March…
