SG NEWTECH ® - Key Persons
Kalin brings more than 20 years of professional experience in IT, over 15 of which in financial inclusion, banking and microfinance. He has extensive international experience leading strategic projects in Europe, Africa, Asia, Pacific and Latin America. His expertise has been crucial for carrying out more than 100 projects around the globe, focused on developing IT strategies and designing solutions that accelerate financial inclusion and enhance efficiency. Kalin is Chairman of the Indian-Bulgarian Business Chamber, as well as member of the Board of Directors of the Microfinance Center (MFC) and Endeavor Bulgaria.
Lucija is a seasoned international development management professional with over 15 years of experience in managing operations across Europe, Central Asia, Africa and the Middle East. She has been focused on housing and housing micro-finance, capital mobilization, new product development and market entries, as well as complex integrated solutions targeting the bottom of the pyramid. Lucija has extensive experience in development management and multi-stakeholder relations, from different type of organizations among which not-for-profits, governments, corporates and financial institutions. In 2018 she was elected for Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Microfinance Centre (MFC).
Russell is an accomplished executive with solid knowledge and experience in the banking and technology industry. He has worked for more than 20 years in Retail Financial Service delivery and Information Technology consulting and management, in both developed and emerging markets, with extensive experience in North America, Latin America, Africa, CEE countries, Central Asia and the Caribbean. Russell carries specific industry knowledge of micro-banking, SME, and niche players who offer solutions to expand access to technology and services in mass markets.
A seasoned IT professional and entrepreneur with vast experience in core banking transformation, digital engagement and project management. He has worked in leadership roles in various global IT firms where he led diverse teams to deliver technology solutions for financial institutions in the emerging markets. Tunde academic qualifications include a first degree in Computer Science and an MBA. He has also participated in the AMP program of EISE Barcelona.