Andree Simon

About Andree Simon

I believe we have the potential to end severe poverty in our lifetime. To do so will require holistic approaches and systems-level thinking. At FINCA, we do just that — we work to end poverty through sustainable and scalable solutions driven by the insights and needs of people in the communities where they live and work. For more than 40 years, FINCA has listened to the voices of our customers and worked tirelessly to create financial tools and solutions that meet their most pressing needs. Today, FINCA creates opportunity for over 9 million people in more than 45 countries.I have spent more than 20 years working at FINCA, helping shape the organization into the one that it is today. One that believes that all people should have the opportunity to leverage their wisdom, talent, and effort to determine their own destiny.FINCA is a unique organization powered by passionate staff and partner employees. I am overjoyed to work with a global team committed to building a better tomorrow for millions of people around the world.

Experience

1. President and Global CEO

   FINCA International

   Jan 2023 — Present · Washington, DC, US

Education

• The Wharton School

  MBA, Finance

  1997 — 1999

• Johns Hopkins School of Advanced International Studies (SAIS)

  MA, International Economics, Japanese

  1996 — 1997

Skills

• Investments
• Policy
• Public Relations
• Economics
• Program Management
• Investment Banking
• Corporate Social Responsibility
• Nonprofits
• Executive Management
• Strategic Planning
• Social Impact
• Emerging Markets
• Corporate Finance
• International Development
• Financial Services
• Strategy
• Strategic Partnerships
• Budgets
• Microfinance
• Financial Modeling
• Due Diligence
• Management Consulting
• Cross-Functional Team Leadership
• Fundraising
• Mergers & Acquisitions
• Leadership
• Entrepreneurship
• Market Research
• Portfolio Management
• Mergers
• Competitive Analysis
• Start-Ups
• Financial Analysis