Ann Katsiak

Ann Katsiak leads economic engagement and private sector development in Cadmus’ international development division. With over 17 years of experience across regional trade, trade facilitation, women’s economic empowerment and digital economy issues, Ann has led efforts across Cadmus’ portfolio to develop multi-stakeholder partnerships and lead policy discussions on issues related to private sector engagement, inclusion, and digital transformation.

Ann also serves as Chief of Party for the US Support to Economic Growth in Asia (US-SEGA) project, one of Cadmus’ largest USAID programs. For that program, she works closely with a range of government and private sector partners to develop policy programs related to regional trade and investment issues across the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation’ (APEC’s) 21-member economies to design and deliver a range of technical assistance across the region. Ann also oversees multifaceted efforts to support USAID missions across the Indo-Pacific region on economic growth and trade issues, including workforce development, digital economy and cybersecurity, and private sector engagement.

Ann has worked in Southeast Asia for more than a decade, while also bringing experience in Eastern Europe and the Middle East. Her previous work at Nathan Associates supported the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) integration and the establishment of the ASEAN Single Window, as well as contributing to a wide range of trade facilitation tools and trainings.

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