Claire Avett (Foster), MBA
Senior Advisor for Co-Financing Partnerships, Office of Structured Finance and Insurance at U.S. International Development Finance Corporation- Claim this Profile
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French Professional working proficiency
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Credentials
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Certificate of Completion
2X Gender Smart Investing TrainingJun, 2021- Nov, 2024 -
Business French Proficiency
Paris Chamber of Commerce and Industry - CCIPMay, 2003- Nov, 2024
Experience
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U.S. International Development Finance Corporation
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United States
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International Trade and Development
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500 - 600 Employee
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Senior Advisor for Co-Financing Partnerships, Office of Structured Finance and Insurance
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Apr 2021 - Present
Drive executive mandate to conceptualize strategy and lead agency-wide Co-Financing Program to deliver streamlined institution-to-institution framework for partnerships with development finance institutions (DFIs), multilateral development organizations, other U.S. Govt. agencies, and philanthropic and other institutions. Lead cross-divisional taskforce of up to 15 dotted line reports. Report to VP, Structured Finance. EXECUTIVE ENGAGEMENT: Gain trust and active support of internal CEO, COO, and VPs across business lines to articulate industry and DFC-specific challenges and potential solutions.ASIAN DEVELOPMENT BANK (ADB)/FIRST EVER CLIMAT MODEL: Point Person for ADB to spearhead/explore innovative and first-ever climate financing mechanism concept to retire coal assets early in target Asian markets with goal of achieving critical net-zero targets in Asia.ENTERPRISE IMPLEMENTATION: Developed/currently delivering new streamlined, efficient, and transparent agency-wide approach to co-financing agreements – expected to expand DFC partnerships and decrease time to negotiate them from 6-9 mo. to 3 mo. or less. Show less
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Vice President, Office of Development Policy
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Mar 2020 - Mar 2021
Led 7 direct, 30 indirect, and 5 dotted line reports to assess impact of all projects in portfolio (FY21 $6.7B new approvals) and develop policy aligned with objectives of DFC leadership and Board of Directors. Set overall ODP strategic direction to achieve designated mission(s) and ESG compliance with international best practices.EXECUTIVE LEADERSHIP: Member of Executive Leadership team and Investment Committee. Presented projects to DFC Board. Provided policy guidance to Development Assistance Committee (members included former Heads of State, Nobel Laureates, and CEOs).SENIOR POLICY LEADERSHIP: As member of DFC Investment Committee, ensured all policy-related issues, including approach to ESG matters, were represented and addressed in approval considerations for all DFC transactions (FY21 $6.7B and FY20 $4.6B value).OPERATIONAL LEADERSHIP: Drove improvement across business areas, including strategy development, budgeting, and staffing. Implemented new transaction clearance process for low-risk transactions decreasing clearance assessment time by 50%. Show less
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McChrystal Group
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United States
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Business Consulting and Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Principal (Advisory Services, Aug 2019 – Feb 2020; Leadership Institute, Aug 2018 – Jul 2019)
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Aug 2018 - Feb 2020
Directed up to 5 project reports in leadership, communication, organizational, and management consulting engagements for Fortune 500 clients across Fintech, Healthcare, and Higher Education sectors. Established trusted advisor relationships with client executives and gained buy-in of/partnered with client decision makers to design and implement new processes. Reported to Partner. CUSTOMER PROCESS IMPROVEMENT: Assessed client processes and developed change management and process improvement strategies to align organizational objectives, realize strategic goals, and capitalize on growth opportunities. CUSTOMER LEADERSHIP TRAINING: Facilitated multi-day leadership workshops and simulations to 100-person audiences at Fortune 100 FinTech company intl conferences and at events for various Fortune 500 Healthcare, Higher Ed, and other customers. Show less
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Export-Import Bank of the United States
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United States
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Banking
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400 - 500 Employee
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Director of OECD Negotiations, Office of Policy and International Relations
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Apr 2016 - Jul 2018
Supervised team to oversee/guide/lead negotiations of terms and conditions with 10 foreign governments and the European Commission. Set strategies, completed negotiations, and ensured EXIM implementation and compliance. Led agency-wide effort to negotiate legally binding co-financing and partnership agreements with foreign government counterparts. Reported to SVP, Policy & IR.WHITE HOUSE & CONGRESS PUBLIC POLICY: Collaborated with White House officials, Congressional offices, DFC (formerly OPIC), USAID, Departments of Commerce, State, Transportation, and Treasury, and other agencies to generate U.S. Govt. public policy positions.USG OECD NEGOTIATOR: Negotiated directly with foreign government counterparts to develop intl guidelines on aircraft financing terms and pricing and interest rate rules under OECD Arrangement on Export Credits. Negotiated level playing field for U.S. manufacturers enabling intl contract wins based on product superiority and mitigating losses due to unfair/unequal foreign financing practices.PRIVATE / NON-PROFIT STAKEHOLDERS: Consulted commercial banks, other private financial institutions, U.S.-based corporate entities, domestic/global trade associations, and NGO associations to inform EXIM policy positions and support private industry.EXIM COMPLIANCE / CROSS-AGENCY COORDINATION: Ensured EXIM implementation and reporting requirements under OECD Arrangement. Participated in U.S. Govt. interagency coordination to negotiate terms and conditions of OECD Arrangement.EXPORT CREDIT TECHNICAL EXPERT: USG export credit SME to influence OECD risk fees negotiations to support U.S. exporter positions.GLOBAL PARTNERSHIPS: Negotiated co-financing agreements with counterparts from N America, EU, Asia, and S America. Closed partnerships with Swiss Export Risk Insurance Agency (SERV), Turkey-EXIM, EXIM Hungary, and updated BPIFrance partnership. Show less
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Senior Policy Analyst/Policy Analyst, Office of Policy and International Relations
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Oct 2010 - Mar 2016
Policy Expert and Point Person for oversight and guidance of Transportation Portfolio ($48B value), including Aviation, Rail Transportation, and Shipping. Designed policy guidelines to comply with global standards. Communicated directly with U.S. aircraft and rail manufacturers and commercial banks to inform EXIM efforts and champion U.S. private sector positions during OECD negotiations.GREAT RECESSION MARKET SUPPORT: Created export credits policies/rules following withdrawal of commercial banks from markets.WHITE HOUSE SITUATION ROOM NUCLEAR POLICY: Delegated as EXIM Policy SME to support Obama Administration on high-profile political initiative to finance multibillion-dollar civil nuclear facility in India in partnership with PM Modi/Indian Government.OECD ARRANGEMENT ON EXPORT CREDITS / EXIM RULES: Point Person within EXIM on medium/long-term transaction Premia Rules (risk fees) and direct loan Interest Rate Rules. Drafted internal policies to comply with internal and OECD rules. Show less
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Booz Allen Hamilton
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United States
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IT Services and IT Consulting
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700 & Above Employee
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Senior Consultant/Consultant, Foreign Affairs Business
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Nov 2004 - Jun 2008
Managed client and subcontractor relationships and led logistical coordination for multibillion-dollar project initiatives in 10+countries. Managed client and subcontractor relationships and led logistical coordination for multibillion-dollar project initiatives in 10+countries.
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Education
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The George Washington University - School of Business
Master of Business Administration - MBA, International Business, Strategic Management -
Georgetown University
Bachelor of Arts - BA, Government and English double major, French minor -
St. Andrew's School
High School Diploma
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