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Management Team
Md. Muzammel Haque
Interim Managing DirectorMd. Muzammel Haque
Interim Managing DirectorMr. Md. Muzammel Haque started his career with ASA Bangladesh in 2005 as an accounts officer in the Finance & MIS department at the ASA Bangladesh head office. After progressing to Operations and finishing his field training, Mr. Haque joined ASA International in 2015. At ASA International his first assignment was at the ASIEA NGO in Nigeria where he worked for two years as a zonal manager. In 2017 he moved to ASA International India Microfinance Limited, where he worked as divisional manager in Tripura. From September 2018, Mr. Haque has been Deputy Managing Director of ASA Microfinance (Myanmar) Limited. Mr. Haque obtained his Master's Degree with Honours in 2005 in Dhaka, Bangladesh. He further has a Specialization and Expertise Diploma in Microfinance from the Institute for Inclusive Finance and Development in Dhaka, Bangladesh. In addition, he also has a Diploma in Information System Management focussing on programming languages, website graphic design & publishing, and database management.
Wint Yee Oo
Chief Financial OfficerWint Yee Oo
Chief Financial OfficerMs. Wint Yee Oo joined the company in 2017. Before joining ASA Myanmar, she worked for Triple A International Co., Ltd as Audit Executive in 2016 and at Win Thin & Associates Co., Ltd as an audit apprentice from 2012 to 2014. After she completed the CPA, she was promoted to Senior Auditor in Win Thin & Associates from 2015 to 2016. She graduated from Yangon Institute of Economics with Bachelor of Accounting Degree in 2011. She became a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) in 2014, and completed the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) part II.
Thazin Phoo
Head of Internal AuditThazin Phoo
Head of Internal AuditMs. Thazin Phoo graduated from Yangon Institute of Economics with Bachelor of Commerce Degree in 2005 and became a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) in 2017. She has over 16 years of experience in accounting, finance and audit in the field of manufacturing, services, and auditing. She joined the company in January 2023. Before joining ASA Myanmar, she served as Accountant, Chief Accountant and Senior Auditor in the industry leading companies in Myanmar.
Thang Suan Hau
Head of IT & MISThang Suan Hau
Head of IT & MISMr. Thang Suan Hau (also known as Mr. Suan Pi) joined the company in 2021. Mr. Suan Pi has over 12 years of experience in the microfinance industry and worked at World Vision/VisionFund from 2009 to 2017, where he has held several positions including Branch Manager and Information Technology Department Manager. Mr. Suan Pi established VFM’s IT Department and was involved in evaluation and implementation of technology products such as the Core Banking System, HRMS & Payroll Systems, Finance and Account Systems, and Enterprise Infrastructure solutions. He has also had senior level management positions at Fintech and Software Companies such as Kiu Myanmar and Daung Capital Ltd. He obtained with a Bachelor of Computer Science from University of Computer Studies, Mandalay, and is currently pursuing a Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree at University of Business and International Studies, Switzerland under the scholarship programme of Myanmar Metropolitan College.
Aye Yu Mon
Human Resource ManagerAye Yu Mon
Human Resource ManagerMs. Aye Yu Mon joined ASA Myanmar in 2019. She received a B.A (English) from University of East Yangon in 2009. She also received a diploma in Business Studies from Yangon Economic University, a diploma in Human Resource Management from ICM (UK), and is certified in HRD. Before joining ASA Myanmar, she worked for more than 6 years as Admin & HR Manager in different industries. She has strong knowledge in local labour law / Social Security Law and Personal Income Tax related to the current trend and practices of Human Resource and Administration.
Phyo Pyae Maung Maung
Business Development ManagerPhyo Pyae Maung Maung
Business Development ManagerMr. Phyo Pyae Maung Maung has been in charge of the HR & Training Department since 2018. Before joining ASA Myanmar in 2016, he was an English Language Lecturer and soft skills trainer at the Noor Education and Community Center. He obtained a Bachelor Degree in English from Bago University, and is certified in English Language Skills under the English Access Micro-Scholarship Program by the U.S. Embassy, Yangon. He also participated in the Burma Youth Leadership Program by the U.S. Department of State at Indiana University (U.S.A.) in 2014. He has been active as a trainer of soft skills, social skills, and an English teacher since 2014.
Board of Directors
Mohammed Azim Hossain
Mohammed Azim Hossain
Azim Hossain assumed the role of Chief of Operations ('CO') of ASA International in July 2023, having served as the Group's Director of Investment, Treasury and Risk Management since 2005. Mr Hossain has over 34 years of experience in the microfinance industry, having worked for 20 years at ASA NGO Bangladesh, where he held various positions including Director of Finance & MIS and Senior Finance Professional. At ASA Bangladesh, Mr Hossain established the finance and MIS systems, was involved in the development and design of the AMMS, assisted in the establishment of risk management frameworks and was in charge of the NGO Partnership Programme, providing technical and financial assistance to microfinance institutions. He has also worked with the UNDP MicroStart programme in the Philippines and Nigeria, where he was responsible for development, products and services, financial management, performance analysis and business planning.
Martijn Bollen
Martijn Bollen
Martijn Bollen is the Chief Compliance, Legal and Risk Officer (‘CCLRO’) of ASA International, having been the General Counsel of the Group since 2007. Mr Bollen has over 15 years of experience in the microfinance industry. He also serves as the General Counsel of Catalyst Microfinance Investors (‘CMI’) and has worked with Sequoia BV since 2005. Mr Bollen worked as an Attorney-at-Law in the banking and finance department of Loyens & Loeff from 2000 to 2004 and from 2004-2005 held roles as in-house counsel and Attorney-at-Law.
Md. Muzammel Haque
Md. Muzammel Haque
Md. Muzammel Haque is an ex-officio member of the Board of ASA Myanmar by virtue of his position as Managing Director.
Eufrecina 'Zeny' T. De Jesus
Eufrecina 'Zeny' T. De Jesus
Eufrecina 'Zeny' T. De Jesus, a registered social worker and social entrepreneur, earned her bachelor’s degree in Social Work from Philippine Christian University, Taft Ave. Manila under the Presidential Scholar. In 2003, she earned her master’s degree in Entrepreneurship for Social Development Entrepreneurs at the Asian Institute of Management, Makati City and received the highest award of Superior Performance with a Thesis entitled Microfinance in a faith-based multi-service NGO. She started a career in development work in 1979 as Project Manager of the Good Samaritan Family Life Program in Quezon City, a child sponsorship program funded by Christian Children’s Fund, where she spent eight years. She briefly worked as a Community Social Worker in Saudi Arabia and Egypt before moving on as Community Development Worker at the Community Crafts Association of the Philippines, organizing small craft producers where she started to learn and practice microcredit in 1989. In 1996 she joined the Center for Community Transformation in Manila where she became the Program Manager of microfinance. Notable achievements include increasing the loan portfolio, improving the portfolio at risk, transforming net losses into robust profitability and increase the client base. In 2005, She helped established the Inner City Development Cooperative. Because of her expertise in replicating the ASA Model, she served as a Consultant to microfinance providers and organisations, including the National Confederation of Cooperatives (NATCCO), Caritas Salve Manila and Rural Bank of Talisayan and Kasangyangan Community Development Foundation, Inc. (KCCDFI) She has been a Speaker, Program Presenter and Facilitator in the United Kingdom, California, France, Sweden, Cambodia, India and Thailand. She received an award as Outstanding Mother of District IV in Quezon City in 2003 and a Community Service Development Award in Quezon City in 2012. Other key (former) memberships or relationships include: • Yagit TODA of Tatalon, Inc. (Adviser) • Local Legislation Unit (Elected Member) • Kasangyangan Community Development Foundation (Former Trustee) • Service Provider and Capability Enhancer (SPACE) (Former Vice President) • Philippine Association of Social Workers (Member) • Inner City Development Cooperative (Former Board of Director) At present, She is President of PAG-ASA ng Masang Pinoy Foundation, Inc. (PMPFI), an NGO in The Philippines which operates in the remote areas of Bulacan, Pampanga, Nueva Ecija, Nueva Viscaya and Isabela, affiliated with Pagasa Philippines Lending Company, Inc. (part of ASA International) and she the Training Director of the latter. Likewise, she is President of Pagasa ng Pinoy Mutual Benefit Association, Inc. (PPMBAI), another social arm in helping the enterprising poor manages their risk.