Catharine Ackerson

Catharine (Cathy) Ackerson is a highly experienced finance professional currently serving as the Director of Credit & Equity Investment Policy at the U.S. International Development Finance Corporation since June 2023. Previously, Ackerson held the position of Senior Vice President and Commercial Relationship Manager at Northwest Bank and served as Senior Vice President and Commercial Banker at S&T Bank, focusing on providing financing solutions to middle market companies. Ackerson's extensive background includes roles such as Senior Vice President and Regional Sales Manager at Wells Fargo, where responsibility encompassed business development in commercial banking, as well as various leadership positions at M&T Bank, including Vice President of Credit Risk Management. Early career experience includes legislative roles with U.S. Senator Robert F. Bennett, advising on policy and legislation. Ackerson holds an MBA in Finance from the University of Virginia Darden School of Business and a BA in International Relations from Brigham Young University.