Douglas Leavens

Douglas Leavens is an experienced professional in development finance, currently serving as Technical Managing Director at ACDI/VOCA since July 2007. In this role, Douglas holds leadership positions such as Chairman of the Supervisory Board for KredAqro NBFI CJSO in Azerbaijan and Chairman of the Afghan Rural Development Company, focusing on financing for small and medium enterprises in various sectors. Additional responsibilities include supervising financial services and integrated rural development projects in Iraq, the West Bank, and Africa. Previous roles include Director at Chemonics International, specializing in micro- and SME finance, and AMAP consultant at Weidemann Associates, Inc. Douglas obtained a Professional Certificate in Organization Development from Georgetown University, a Master's degree in International Relations from the University of Southern California, and a Bachelor's degree in Economics from Hobart and William Smith Colleges.