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We are pleased to announce that Francisco Banegas, CEO, IDH Microfinanciera, Tegucigalpa, Honduras, will be participating at the ELO Forum Winnipeg at the Fort Garry Hotel (Oct 23).

In this role, Francisco Banegas has expedited growth in the organization for 11 years, merging his business and financial acumen with social development expertise to bolster IDH’s provision of inclusive financial services to families living at the bottom of the economic pyramid.

Francisco has an extensive history of directing operations and financial sustainability for national and international organizations including CEO of Banegas y Asociados, Financial, Tax and External Audit Consulting and CFO of Pepsico and World Vision Honduras. He has earned three degrees in Spain and Honduras including a Masters in Microfinance and Social Development, a Master of Business Administration with a Minor in Finance, and a Bachelor of Public Accounting with Minor in Finance and Audit. 

Driven by his faith, Francisco contributes to numerous philanthropic causes, serving as pastor and treasurer for his church, and board chair of various Honduran charitable organizations. 

Francisco lives in Tegucigalpa, Honduras with his wife and three children, where he enjoys family time, walking, reading, and playing soccer.

Francisco will engage in a Q&A with Dr. Richard Goossen on "Entrepreneurial Leadership for Non-Profit Organizations."