Quoc Nguyen Joins Results for Development as Chief Financial Officer

October 19, 2016

Washington, D.C. — October 19, 2016 —  Results for Development (R4D) today announced that Quoc Nguyen has joined the organization as its chief financial officer. Nguyen is based at R4D’s headquarters in Washington, D.C.

This leadership appointment is critical for a young, rapidly growing organization. In the last three years, R4D has significantly expanded its portfolio of programs and doubled its annual budget and staff — currently roughly $26 million and 115 people.

“We’re delighted to add Quoc to our management team,” said Gina Lagomarsino, president and CEO of R4D. “Quoc comes to us with 20 years of experience in global nonprofit organizations that focus on promoting democracy and women’s rights — all project-funded nonprofits with similar financial profiles to R4D. He has managed the finances of global organizations with multiple country offices and through periods of growth. His experience and expertise will help propel R4D into exciting new territory.”

About Nguyen

Prior to Results for Development, Quoc Nguyen was the chief financial officer for Freedom House. He managed the organization’s U.S. and international financial operations, monitored grants to international NGOs and ensured compliance with donor regulations.

Before that, Nguyen served as CFO at the International Republican Institute and at Women for Women International. He helped to set up financial structures, policies and procedures as well as train national accountants in more than a dozen countries.

He received his bachelor’s degree in accounting from George Mason University and is a certified public accountant.

“I’m honored to join Results for Development as it embarks on an exciting new phase,” said Nguyen. “I look forward to working with the staff to grow the organization, navigate new opportunities and fulfill our mission of pioneering and advancing creative, high-impact solutions to some of the world’s toughest challenges in the health, education and governance sectors.”

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