ASA International announces Karin Kersten as next CEO alongside Dirk Brouwer stepping to Deputy Chairman

– NETHERLANDS, Amsterdam –  ASA International Group plc (LON: ASAI), one of the world’s largest international microfinance institutions, today announced the appointment of current Executive Director, Corporate Development, Karin Kersten, as the next CEO, effective from AGM on 15 June 2023, to succeed Co-Founder Dirk Brouwer who will step aside as CEO but will be appointed as Deputy Chairman of the Board of ASA International.

“The Board of Directors is confident that Karin is going to be an excellent successor, who will be able to further strengthen and expand the Company going forward,” said Board Chairman, Guy Dawson.

Karin Kersten said: “I am honored and excited to have received the confidence of Dirk and the Board to assume the role of Chief Executive Officer of this great company. With all ASA International colleagues, I will build on the Company’s legacy, with its powerful ‘ASA Model’, and continue focusing on further increasing financial inclusion of female micro-entrepreneurs across Asia and Africa.”

About ASA International Group plc

ASA International Group plc is one of the world’s largest international microfinance institutions, with a strong commitment to financial inclusion and socioeconomic progress. The company provides small, socially responsible loans to low-income, financially underserved entrepreneurs, predominantly women, across South Asia, South East Asia, Wand est, and East Africa.

For more information: https://www.asa-international.com/

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