Loren O. Stoddard
Global Strategic Leader
Salt Lake City
Summary
Visionary executive with 25+ years of success in global development, clean energy, strategic partnerships, and economic growth. Renowned for transforming underperforming programs, securing high-value partnerships, and driving large-scale infrastructure projects. A results-driven leader skilled in mobilizing funding, negotiating high-impact deals, and leading multi-country initiatives that generate billions in economic and social impact.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Director, General Development
USAID
01.2023 - Current
- Direct a $120M+ portfolio covering agriculture, health, and water resilience in conflict-affected areas
- Introduced electronic voucher system for 30,000+ farmers cultivating 50,000 hectares
- Relaunched $61M agriculture program expected to support 850,000 farmers by 2024
- Restored access to clean water via 60 new water points in six months
Senior Advisor, Power Africa
USAID
01.2019 - Current
- Facilitated 25+ energy deals valued at $3B+, accelerating Africa's renewable energy transition
- Led HETA (Health Electrification and Telecommunications Alliance), raising $500M to connect 15,000+ health facilities
- Played key role in South Africa's $8B G7 Just Energy Transition initiative
- Extended 5,000 km of power lines and activated 1,000+ MW of clean energy
- Pioneered green hydrogen collaborations with Anglo American, Sasol, Rheinmetall, and others
Director, Economic Growth Office
USAID
01.2016 - 01.2019
- Oversaw a $1.2B+ portfolio across energy, finance, telecoms, agriculture, and mining
- Supervised 30+ contractors and vendors managing $2.5B+ in programs
- Launched Passage to Prosperity trade shows, boosting licit exports by $600M/year and creating 150,000+ jobs
- Installed a 20 MW Siemens turbine powering Northern Afghanistan
- Organized Afghanistan's first global export show in Dubai generating $5M+ in sales
Deputy Director, Consolidation, Livelihoods & Land Office
USAID
01.2014 - 01.2016
- Managed $350M rural development portfolio supporting post-conflict reconstruction
- Developed high-impact PPPs with mining and consumer goods sectors totaling $80M+
- Launched Cacao for Peace in partnership with Penn State, USDA, CIAT
Senior Development Officer
US Consulate
01.2013 - 01.2014
- Oversaw a $120M portfolio across 9 provinces focused on economic development and governance
- Advised U.S
- And NATO leadership; brokered diplomacy preventing civil war post-2014 election
- Reinforced coordination among UN agencies, NATO allies, and Afghan leadership
Director, Alternative Development
USAID
01.2009 - 01.2013
- Led a $150M portfolio, launching the $250M Peru Cacao Alliance
- Boosted Peru's legal exports by $300M annually and generated 25,000 new jobs
- Founded the Salon de Cacao and Chocolate (30K+ attendees annually)
- Built substations, launched rural internet hubs, and expanded WASH infrastructure
Director, Alternative Development and Agriculture
USAID
01.2006 - 01.2009
- Managed a $1.8B program to revitalize the agricultural economy
- Initiated AgFairs attracting 600,000+ visitors and 4,000+ international buyers
- Launched fresh and dried fruit exports generating $200M+ in additional sales
- Planted 15M+ trees and restored Afghanistan's snow leopard habitat
Opportunity Alliance Coordinator
USAID
01.2002 - 01.2006
- Managed $30M trade and diversification program aligned with CAFTA
- Facilitated 30+ PPPs leveraging $50M+ in private funding
- Promoted regional standards in labor, trade, and certified agriculture
Foreign Service Officer
USAID
01.2001 - 01.2002
- Deployed in Lima and Guatemala to support SME finance and public-private engagement
- Launched $30M equity fund for small businesses in Colombia, Peru, and Ecuador
Retail Broker
Daymon Associates
01.1997 - 01.2001
- Oversaw $600M+ in sales and commissions
- Launched new retail products and managed South American operations
Education
Master of International Management -
Thunderbird Graduate School of International Management
Master of Business Administration - undefined
Arizona State University
Bachelor of Arts - Classics - Latin
Brigham Young University
Skills
- Strategic Partnerships
- Business Development
- Public-Private Alliances
- Fundraising
- Energy Development
- Infrastructure Development
- Economic Growth
- Government Relations
- Corporate Relations
- Crisis Management
- Conflict Resolution
- Public Health Electrification
- WASH
- Resilience
Websites
Awards
- U.S. Embassy Superior Honor Award - Afghanistan (2019)
- 8x USAID Meritorious Honor Awards
- Private Sector Engagement Leadership Award
Impact Summary
- Negotiated and executed $12B+ in public-private partnerships, energy initiatives, and international development projects.
- Created and scaled market-transforming programs across 30+ countries.
- Recognized for saving lives and stabilizing regions through diplomacy and infrastructure development.
- Expert in clean energy, green hydrogen, cocoa value chains, conflict mitigation, and global health system electrification.
Timeline
Director, General Development
USAID
01.2023 - Current
Senior Advisor, Power Africa
USAID
01.2019 - Current
Director, Economic Growth Office
USAID
01.2016 - 01.2019
Deputy Director, Consolidation, Livelihoods & Land Office
USAID
01.2014 - 01.2016
Senior Development Officer
US Consulate
01.2013 - 01.2014
Director, Alternative Development
USAID
01.2009 - 01.2013
Director, Alternative Development and Agriculture
USAID
01.2006 - 01.2009
Opportunity Alliance Coordinator
USAID
01.2002 - 01.2006
Foreign Service Officer
USAID
01.2001 - 01.2002
Retail Broker
Daymon Associates
01.1997 - 01.2001
Master of Business Administration - undefined
Arizona State University
Bachelor of Arts - Classics - Latin
Brigham Young University
Master of International Management -
Thunderbird Graduate School of International Management
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