Greg Roth

Senior Vice President, Philanthropy, Opportunity International

Doylestown, Pennsylvania, United States

About

Veteran development leader passionate about ending extreme poverty in the world. Leads US Private Development Team as a player/coach, generating and exceeding revenue goals that have empowered over 20 million people to work their way out of poverty. To date, we have released over $2.3 billion in capital across 30 countries, helping farmers grow more and earn more, sending more children to better schools, and strengthening livelihoods for entrepreneurs at the base of the economic pyramid.

Experience

  • Senior Vice President, Philanthropy, Opportunity International at Opportunity International
    2014 - Present · 12 yrs 6 mos

    Leads US Private Development Team as a player/coach, exceeding revenue goals which provide on-going training, small business loans and secure savings to over 20 million people around the globe.

  • Vice President, Resouce Development, Opportunity International at Opportunity International
    2007 - 2013 · 6 yrs

    Led Eastern Region then National Development team as player/coach exceeding goals in support of over 4 million clients globally.

  • Director Sales & Marketing at Byers' Choice Ltd
    1997 - 2006 · 9 yrs

    Led Corporate Sales team, national Manufacturer's Representative network and Marketing initiatives for maker of the Carolers© figurines. Secured national, regional & local television and print media placements covering Byers' family, new product rollouts, philanthropy and partnership with Faith Hill.

  • National Accounts Manager & Product Manager at Fres-co System USA, Inc.
    1987 - 1996 · 9 yrs

    Led multi-faceted relationship with company's largest volume client. Responsible for all marketing materials and sales plans for two innovative capital equipment manufacturers in the packaging industry.

  • Account Manager at US Lines Shipping Company
    Nov 1985 - Apr 1986 · 6 mos

    Served exporters in a four-state territory who were shipping containers of goods & products to the Middle East and Africa regions