Gopal Rao

Gopal Rao Former Vice-President for Operations of Oxfam America and now the Director of Responding to Conflict

"Gopal Rao joined Oxfam America in 2002 from our sister organization, Oxfam Great Britain, where he assumed several management positions in the areas of finance, human resources, administration, and programs, both at the headquarters and in the field. He led the decentralization project of Oxfam Great Britain and was seconded as Strategic Business Consultant to Oxfam International.

"Prior to joining Oxfam, Mr. Rao worked as an accountant and assistant finance manager for Indian companies. He is a Chartered Accountant and earned a Bachelors Degree from the University of Delhi, an MBA from Oxford Brooks University, and a certificate in development studies from the Open University."