Javier Betancourt

Performance driven, finance and development professional, with over 20 years of Public, Private, Energy Sector and Economic Development experience and proven ability to succeed in high-pressure environments. Highly motivated individual with excellent academic qualifications and broad international experience, resulting in the ability to successfully work in a multilingual, multicultural, dynamic environment. Excellent leadership and team building skills, coupled with the ability to direct multi-disciplinary teams in new and difficult environments, successfully providing business or economic development solutions. Extensive experience leading large donor funded development programs, managing relationships at the highest level with donors, governments and other stakeholders. This includes donor contract management and extensive familiarity with international development M&E practices, Donor rules/regulations (USG/USAID/USTDA, Dfid, EU, WBG, etc.), reporting and project solicitation. Currently working as the Chief of Party for the Power Africa, USAID funded Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Project (REEEP) implemented by Winrock International, a multi-year commercially oriented access to finance and technical assistance program. Other significant international development experience includes two years as Country Director for Building Markets Access to Finance 3FP program in Liberia, funded by the IFC. Additional experience consulting for governments and the private sector, with hands on senior management experience conducting business and/or implementing Economic Development programs in Africa, Latin America, US, Europe, China and other Asian and Oceania countries. As the senior project coordinator in China for Mission Foods was responsible for all M&A activity, Investments, as well as setting up operations and construction of a major manufacturing facility. Significant transaction expertise and analytical skills on all aspects of financial markets, with relevant experience in Corporate Finance (M&A, valuation, finance) and in-depth knowledge of banking, treasury operations, capital markets, asset management and risk management. Deep understanding of international financial market regulations, listing requirements, settlement, clearance and general compliance rules across the equity, insurance and pension fund sectors. Considerable experience working at the highest level, with multinational supervisory authorities (OECD, AIOS), governments, central banks, other NGOs and financial institutions. In this role as market supervisor, has had the opportunity to make considerable contributions to the development and growth of the financial market (including SME financial inclusion, microcredit, house financing and mortgage) in a key time during its development. Excellent interpersonal and presentational skills together with hands-on attention to detail in preparation of written reports and financial models as well as an extensive network of contacts, in the Americas, Europe and Asia.