Roger Ford is a managing director and global co-lead for ADP where he leads a global team of consulting and technology professionals to deliver impact at scale. Prior to ADP, Roger helped lead B2B strategy and digital product development in Accenture’s retail energy practice and led enterprise-scale digital and technology implementations for Accenture’s federal clients. Roger currently serves as a board member for the Society of International Development.

Roger Norton is regional director for Latin America and the Caribbean at the Norman Borlaug Institute for International Agriculture. He is a research professor of agricultural economics at Texas A&M University and has served as policy advisor and project team leader with experience in 48 countries. He was a director of research at the World Bank and has led research teams and training courses in developing countries across the globe.

Roger Thurow joined The Chicago Council on Global Affairs as senior fellow on global agriculture and food policy after 30 years at The Wall Street Journal, 20 of them as a foreign correspondent. Thurow is an expert on agricultural development, and the author of "ENOUGH" (with Scott Kilman) and "The Last Hunger Season."

Roger Wicker is currently a senator of the United States. He has represented the state of Mississippi in the U.S. Senate since 2007. Wicker is the chairman of the Senate Committee on commerce, science, and transportation. He is a senior member of the Armed Services Committee. He also serves on the Environment and Public Works Committee and the Rules Committee.

Rohan Subramanian is a policy analyst at Koe Koe Tech.

Roja Heydarpour is a freelance writer and editor. She has worked for The Daily Beast, The New York Times, Al-Monitor, The NY Observer and The Times-Tribune. On Twitter: @rojarojaroja

Roland Michelitsch is the global head of Let's Work and chief results measurement specialist at the International Finance Corp.. He led a corporate study on the job creation effects of private sector activities and related policy implications, and is now focusing on its implementation. He holds a Ph.D and M.A. from the University of Arizona, and an MBA and law degree from the University of Graz.

Rolf Rosenkranz has worked as a Global Editor for Devex. Previously, Rolf was managing editor at Inside Health Policy, a subscription-based news service in Washington. He has reported from Africa for the Johannesburg-based Star and its publisher, Independent News & Media, as well as the Westdeutsche Allgemeine Zeitung, a German daily.

Romain Santon is deputy director for Asia, Civil Registration and Vital Statistics at global health organization Vital Strategies. His team recently launched #CountingEveryone, a yearlong campaign to showcase bold leadership, strong governance and the benefits of clear coordination in strengthening CRVS systems.

Roman is the global technology and digital lead for Accenture Development Partnerships and has over 25 years of international experience in strategy, technology, and complex program delivery within corporate and development sectors. He has been fortunate to partner with over 30 international NGOs and donor organizations on their digital and technology journeys.