Board Chair
Terry is Chairman of Opportunity International Network, a global microfinance organization in 28 countries. He has served on various Opportunity International Boards as Director and/or Chairman in Australia and the US for over 14 years. …read more
Since 2002, Chris Crane has been president and CEO of Opportunity US. Before joining Opportunity, he acquired COMPS InfoSystems, Inc. in 1992, an electronic database publishing company, and was president and CEO until he sold the company in 2000…read more
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 the Philippines…read more
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 international developed and emerging markets. Formerly, John held senior positions in the asset management industry at Robert Fleming and Rowe Price-Fleming.…read more
Edward holds a BA degree in Economics and Social Administration and a MBA (Management Option). He has a long career in human resource management and organization development - a field in which he is now involved as a consultant in a company which was co-founded by Edward and four other colleagues…read more
Amelia is one of the Founding Trustees and concurrent Chairman and President for more than 14 years, of Kabalikat Para sa Maunlad na Buhay, Inc. (KMBI), a partner based in Manila, Philippines. She is a Medical Doctor by profession, and has more than 42 years of successful practice in the field of medicine…read more
Ruth is currently a senior microfinance consultant with two areas of specialization - the integration of microfinance into the financial system and increasing aid effectiveness in microfinance. When she graduated from Harvard Business School with Distinction in 1992…read more
Polly joined the Opportunity US Board in 2001. She is presently Vice-Chair of the Board of Directors and Chair of the Board of Governors. Polly is an entrepreneur who sold her business and retired in 1997. Her company, founded in 1980, manufactured stationery and gift packaging products. Polly serves on the board of the University of Minnesota…read more
Until recently, Lamberto "Spanky" Meer was the Chairman of TSPI, the second largest local partner within the Opportunity Network. He remains a TSPI Board member…read more
Adrian’s affiliation with Opportunity International began in 2002 when he traveled to Malawi and Zambia on an insight trip. Upon retirement from the commercial world in late 2003 to pursue a lifelong dream of serving the poor, he supported Opportunity’s efforts in Russia and Honduras, also becoming acquainted with programs in the Philippines, Nicaragua, Montenegro and Macedonia.…read more
Jeff is a graduate of Wheaton College and Harvard Law School. He practiced law from 1985-1990 at Kirkland and Ellis in Chicago, and has worked at Baillie Lumber Co., LP since 1990, currently serving as President. Baillie is involved in the manufacture, wholesale and distribution of hardwood timber…read more
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 Bank in 1960. After working in various capacities all over India, Jothi retired as General Manager in 1997. He joined the Inter Mission Industrial Association Board in 1996…read more
Daniel Rodriguez is a citizen of the Dominican Republic. He was raised in the capital city of Santo Domingo. Daniel obtained a degree in Electrical engineering at the University in Santo Domingo. He was called into the ministry in 1987…read more
Daisy was introduced to the workings of the Hagdan Sa Pag-Uswag foundation, Inc. 16 years ago, through her late husband, Herminio, who was a Founding Trustee. When he passed away 14 years ago, she was invited to the Board of HSPFI to carry on the work started by her late husband. Thereafter, she has…read more
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 Central and Eastern Africa; Regional Supervisor for Citibank’s Business Risk Review for Brazil and six other South American countries…read more
Juan Ulloa's history with the Opportunity Network spans nearly ten years, but his banking experience in Nicaragua began in 1978. Since then, he has held a number of positions including progressive roles within Banco Nicaraguense de Industria y Comercio, and most recently as Financial Director and Chief Executive Director of ASODENIC…read more
Tatiana started as an accountant in Saratov, Russia with an Opportunity International affiliate in 1998. In 2002 she moved to the headquarters of FORA Fund in Nizhniy Novgorod to assume the position of Business Development Director and in 2003…read more
Nyasha is a Chartered accountant and the board chair of Opportunity’s partner Zambuko Trust in Harare, Zimbabwe. He is currently the financial director of a quoted company and previously worked as a Partner of Deloitte Touche. He has served in a number of high profile NGOs as…read more
