ADRA International Executive and Leadership Team

Charné Renou, the Chief Financial Officer at ADRA International, directs the organization's fiscal operations across its extensive global network. Overseeing financial planning, budgeting, and resource allocation, Renou ensures fiscal integrity and sustainability for programs operating in over 120 countries. This leadership role involves managing financial reporting, compliance, and risk assessment to support ADRA's mission of combating poverty and fostering sustainable change. By optimizing financial strategies, Charné Renou directly contributes to the effective delivery of health, education, livelihoods, and emergency response initiatives. The Chief Financial Officer's oversight extends to ensuring that fundraising efforts and the gift catalog enhance global generosity and resource mobilization for critical aid.

Jair Parada, the Chief Financial Officer & Vice President, Finance at ADRA International, manages the financial architecture supporting global operations. Parada's responsibilities encompass financial strategy development, investment oversight, and the optimization of financial resources across diverse programmatic areas including health, education, and emergency response. This executive ensures robust financial controls and reporting mechanisms are in place to uphold ADRA's commitment to transparency and accountability in over 120 countries. Jair Parada's leadership drives financial efficiency, enabling the agency to effectively combat poverty and implement sustainable change. The Vice President, Finance role involves close collaboration with other leaders to align financial objectives with the organization's overarching mission and operational goals, thereby maximizing impact.

Kwangsang Cho, the G. HHC President at ADRA International, leads strategic initiatives and governance for the organization's Health and Humanitarian Coordination (HHC) arm. Cho's purview includes guiding the development and implementation of health programs and humanitarian aid strategies that address critical needs in over 120 countries. This leadership position involves fostering partnerships with communities and churches to enhance program reach and effectiveness. Kwangsang Cho's focus is on ensuring that ADRA's interventions in health, education, and emergency response are impactful and sustainable. The G. HHC President role is pivotal in aligning operational activities with the agency's core mission to combat poverty and drive positive change, thereby uplifting individuals and communities.

Paulo Lopes, the President-Elect at ADRA International, prepares to assume executive leadership, focusing on strategic direction and operational oversight. Lopes's current role involves deep engagement with the agency's programs in health, education, livelihoods, and emergency response, spanning over 120 countries. This preparatory phase emphasizes understanding and refining the strategies that combat poverty and foster sustainable change. Paulo Lopes works closely with existing leadership to ensure a seamless transition and continued commitment to community engagement and volunteer support. The President-Elect's responsibilities include contributing to fundraising efforts and enhancing global generosity through initiatives like the gift catalog, directly supporting ADRA's mission to uplift individuals in need.

Jonathan Duffy, the President at ADRA International, directs the overarching strategy and global operations of the agency across more than 120 countries. Duffy's leadership guides initiatives focused on combating poverty and fostering sustainable change through critical programs in health, education, livelihoods, and emergency response. This executive role involves cultivating strong relationships with communities, churches, and volunteers to maximize the impact of ADRA's work. Jonathan Duffy ensures that the organization's comprehensive approach, including fundraising and its gift catalog, effectively enhances global generosity and resource mobilization. The President's vision drives the agency's commitment to directly uplifting individuals and communities facing adversity worldwide.