Kyle Lackner

Kyle Lackner has extensive work experience in the field of microfinance and risk management. Kyle started their career in 2007 as a volunteer for the U.S. Peace Corps, where they worked in a regional community and also provided support to AccessBank Azerbaijan. In 2009, they joined AccessBank Azerbaijan as an Executive Assistant to the Management Board, where they were involved in financial support functions and credit risk monitoring. From 2012 to 2014, Kyle worked as the Operations Manager (COO) at AccessBank Liberia, overseeing front and back office operations. Kyle then served as a Consultant at LFS Financial Systems, coordinating business response during the Ebola crisis and supporting various AccessHolding network institutions. In 2016, they took on the role of General Manager (Interim) at AccessBank Liberia, focusing on currency issues and refinancing. Currently, Kyle is working at Access Microfinance Holding AG as Head of Risk Management, where they are responsible for developing and implementing a risk management framework across the AccessHolding network institutions. Kyle has expertise in credit risk policies, forecasting, and quantitative techniques for IFRS9 implementation.

Kyle Lackner earned a Bachelor's Degree in Economics and Philosophy of Law and Ethics from the University of Rochester in 2004. Kyle later pursued a Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) from the University of Pittsburgh Katz Graduate School of Business, completing the program in 2016.