SPBD Executive Team

Greg Casagrande
Greg Casagrande

Greg is a serial social entrepreneur and founded the SPBD Microfinance Network in 2000, launching its first entity in Samoa and further expanding to Tonga, Fiji, the Solomon Islands and Vanuatu. 

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Polly Kelekis

Polly brings more than 22 years of both corporate and non-profit experience to SPBD, including 13 years in the microfinance industry.

Sandeep K Lohani
Sandeep K. Lohani

Sandeep has more than 16 years of experience in financial inclusion, impact investing, general management, business planning and corporate strategy.

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Casey Moran

Casey has a strong background in corporate strategy, operational optimization, and investor reporting.

Reshma Chand - Head of Internal Audit
Reshma Chand

Reshma Chand is an accomplished finance and audit professional with more than 20 years of extensive experience across auditing, financial reporting, risk management, internal control, and corporate governance.

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Paula Fa’u

Paula joins the SPBD Samoa team as the General Manager after 14 years with SPBD.

Nitesh Sinha
Nitesh Sinha

A seasoned financial services professional with 21+ years of extensive experience and deep specialization in microfinance, gained entirely in India, spanning internal audit, risk management, portfolio management, business development and financial services.

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Raymond McCarthy

Raymond’s 13-year journey with SPBD Microfinance showcases a dedicated and progressive career within the organization.

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Asela Po’oi

Asela has more than 13 years of experience in financial inclusion.

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Fine Tu’ipulotu

Fine is the General Manager of SPBD Tonga and is the first Tongan to serve in this top post.

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