Washington, D.C., October 19, 2020 – The Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC) today initiated the 2020-2022 term of the MCC Advisory Council. Created in 2016, the MCC Advisory Council provides a platform for systematic engagement and collaboration with the private sector.

The 25-member Advisory Council is an interdisciplinary group of advisors that provide MCC with external feedback from the private sector. Comprised of business leaders, economic development experts, and representatives of advocacy and non-profit organizations, the Advisory Council brings industry expertise, insights and technical recommendations to help inform MCC’s work around the world.

MCC CEO Sean Cairncross today welcomed the Advisory Council members during the first meeting of the 2020-2022 term. The new term commenced with updates on MCC’s operations, programs, and new initiatives, including new financing mechanisms. Throughout the term, members will offer insight on innovations in infrastructure, financing, technology and sustainability; perceived risks and opportunities in MCC partner countries; and best practices and lessons lesson learned in the sectors in which MCC works – all of which help MCC remain at the cutting edge of international development.

New Members of the 2020-2022 MCC Advisory Council members for the 2020-2022 term are:

• Kate Ahern
  Cartica Management, LLC
• Tony Bello
  Shine Bridge Global, Inc.
• Carolyn Campbell
  Emerging Capital Partners
• Peter Choharis
  The Choharis Law Group, PLLC
• Justin DeAngelis
  Denham Capital
• William Gaynor
  Rock Creek Advisors
• Tariye Gbadegesin
  ARM-Harith Infrastructure Investment Ltd
• Stephen Groff
  National Development Fund
• Cem Hacioglu
  West Africa LNG Group, Inc.
• Maureen Harrington
  Standard Bank
• Lawrence Jones
  Edison Electric Institute
• Jeffrey Krilla
  Kosmos Energy
• Florie Liser
  Corporate Council on Africa
• Tam Nguyen
  Bechtel
• Joshua Powell
  Development Gateway
• Bob Prieto
  Strategic Program Management LLC
• Shehnaz Rangwala
  Leadership Global
• Daniel Runde
  Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS)
• Nadia Schadlow
  Hudson Institute
• David Spira
  Deloitte
• Kate Steel
  Nithio
• Valérie Vencatachellum
  Tony Blair Institute for Global Change
• Olu Verheijen
  BFA Foundation
• Deirdre White
  Pyxera Global
• Oren Whyche-Shaw
  USAID (retired)

The MCC Advisory Council meets at least two times a year. Members serve two-year terms with the opportunity to serve for a total of two terms. The membership of the 2020-2022 MCC Advisory Council includes new and returning members.

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The Millennium Challenge Corporation is an independent U.S. Government agency working to reduce global poverty through economic growth. Created in 2004, MCC provides time-limited grants and assistance to poor countries that meet rigorous standards for good governance, from fighting corruption to respecting democratic rights. Learn more about MCC at www.mcc.gov.