Anders Berlin has previously had the post as Head of Unit for Loans and Guarantees at the Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency managing a portfolio consisting of approximately 50 projects/programmes around the world, mostly in Africa and Asia.
Prior to joining Sida, Mr. Berlin worked for the Embassy of Sweden in Kosovo and Tanzania. He also worked as a senior advisor to the General Director of Sida and a senior Advisor at DG RELEX at the European Commission in Brussels.
Mr Berlin has also worked for the World Bank as an economist and holds a Master’s degree in Economics from Stockholm University, and a Master’s degree in Economic Policy Management from Columbia University.
Our Team
Pradeeep Kurukulasuriya, Executive Secretary
With extensive experience in environment finance and climate finance, Pradeep has provided strategic leadership and oversight of multi-billion dollar portfolios across numerous countries.
Shaima Hussein, Special Advisor the Executive Secretary
With over 2 decades of experience. Her extensive international development experience, leadership, and adept programme management skills have been cultivated through various roles within the UN.
Nick Kolev has joined UNCDF as Senior Advisor, Capital Markets for Development (Director) based in New York reporting to the Executive Secretary. Prior to UNCDF, Nick served as Senior Manager at FirstRand Group.
John Rutere, Head, Office of Finance & Management Services
Prior to joining UNCDF, John worked with UNDP for the last 12 years in the Office of Financial Resource Management (OFRM) where he held various roles including Chief of Financial Performance Management where his responsibilities.
Maria Perdomo became UNCDF's Regional Coordinator for Asia in 2021 and brought with her 15 years of experience working with public and private sector stakeholders to bring finance to the most excluded in the LDCs..
Casper Sonesson joined UNCDF in 2020 as Head of Policy. Prior to joining UNCDF, Casper served as Global Policy Adviser on the role of extractive industries and private sector.
Anders Berlin has previously had the post as Head of Unit for Loans and Guarantees at the Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency managing a portfolio consisting of approximately 50 projects/programmes around the world, mostly in Africa and Asia.