With 25 years’ professional experience, Hatch has occupied various posts in the business and government sectors. He also has broad experience in risk financing and insurance and in administrative areas, including the preparation of budgets and product development.

In 2002, the new Assistant Deputy Director General was appointed by The White House to serve as an Associate Administrator to the U.S. Department of Agriculture for a harvest insurance program with US$45 billion in funding. He remained in the post until 2005. He also pioneered the development of business models that have reduced risk management and insurance costs by over US$200 million. He has also served as the chairman of three companies and been a university professor.

Hatch, who graduated with honors from Brigham Young University in the United States, undertook specialized studies in International Policy and Organizational Behavior. He also has expertise related to a wide range of industries, including agriculture, chemicals, insurance and medical products.

IICA Director General Chelston Brathwaite introduced the new Assistant Deputy Director General to the staff at the Institute’s Headquarters during the monthly meeting with the personnel held on 30 April.

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