Andrew Colgan
Co-founder Andrew’s passion for ADC stems from a belief that access to affordable credit can transform lives and empower communities. He co-founded ADC in 2007 and has visited the project partners on a number of occasions. He is a Partner at litigation law firm McElroys and holds law and economics degrees as well as a Master of Laws from University of Chicago. Andrew is also a member of the ADC Board. |
Geoff Cooper
Co-founder Geoff’s passion for enabling grassroots innovation and entrepreneurship through microfinance was a driving force in founding ADC. He has led several trips to ADC’s partner organisations in Myanmar and Malawi, and has had a strong influence on the development of microfinance policy. Geoff is the General Manager of Strategy at the New Zealand Infrastructure Commission, having previously worked in financial regulation and urban economics in New Zealand and internationally. |
Zac Colborne
Zac has spent over 8 years working with dozens of microfinance institutions across the Asia Pacific region. The many years he has spent with ZMF in Myanmar has deepened his connection with the community on ground and the people who bring our programmes to life. Zac leverages on his financial inclusion, social impact, and digital banking experience to help strengthen our partnership, and realise our mission of empowering the unbanked through client-focused microfinance. |
Sarah Colgan
Board Member Sarah is a Health Psychologist with the Counties Manukau DHB, having previously worked as an employment lawyer for a number of years. She has been involved in ADC since its beginning, and is a former chair of the Board. She believes strongly in microfinance as a tool for empowerment of women and their families. |
Simon Den Bak
Finance Manager Simon is a Chartered Accountant working in the legal industry. Originally from the UK, he’s been living and working in New Zealand since 2013. He believes strongly in helping others when you can, but was particularly drawn to ADC as microfinance is sustainable and allows others to help themselves, empowering people and enabling them to create something lasting. |
Jeremy Kenealy
Board Member JK works for Palantir Technologies, an international data software company. He spent more than 5 years as ADC’s Project Director, a role that took him multiple times to Myanmar and Malawi. He is constantly inspired by the empowering impact microfinance has on entrepreneurs in these communities. |
Tasha Lea
Board Member After completing her law degree at Otago University, Tasha completed a Masters of Law at the University of New South Wales, where she specialised in environmental law and sustainable development. Previously working in a private practice in Wellington, Tasha is now working with Pollination, a climate change investment and advisory firm in Sydney. Tasha staunchly believes in the power of microfinance as a mechanism for delivering sustainable development and community empowerment. |
Fiona Natusch Board Member Fiona is the GM of Ember Innovations, a hub designing new mental health and addiction services. She lived in Myanmar for 4 years, working with Proximity Designs and their platform of ag-tech, finance and advisory services for smallholder farmers. She is passionate about delivering services that complement the entrepreneurial spirit of Myanmar families, and that enable them to retain their dignity and pursue their dreams. |
Rachael Pizey
Board Member Rachael is the current Manager Revenue Alliances at Air New Zealand. With prior experience in commercial roles across mining, electricity, waste management and aviation sectors, Rachael brings a wealth of commercial, economic and partnership skills to our Board. Rachael is driven to support the people of Myanmar through the renewable power of microfinance. |
Andrew Bell Advisor to the Board Andrew was the Executive Director of the Fred Hollows Foundation NZ for 10 years until early 2020 and now runs Go Consulting, helping to achieve excellence in the for-purpose sector. He has a wealth of knowledge and experience in NGO leadership and management. He has been a supporter and mentor of ADC from the outset, having played a key role in the genesis of the ADC story by introducing our founders to the Myanmar community in which ZMF began. |
Shamubeel Eaqub
Advisor to the Board Shamubeel is one of New Zealand’s leading economic commentators and also a published author, columnist and sought-after speaker. He was previously a member of the ADC Board from 2014-2017. Shamubeel believes in ADC as vehicle for enabling grassroots economic development that works. |
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