

Board of Directors
James Gale is a seasoned professional at the U.S. International Finance Corporation (formerly OPIC), currently serving as Director of Finance, developing and underwriting business investments worldwide. His primary geographic focus encompasses the countries of Eastern Europe and Eurasia. Prior to this, Mr. Gale was a former Acting Director of Telecommunications Trade Policy for the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) in the Executive Office of the U.S. President, and held management positions at major international businesses and consulting firms, including Planning Research Corporation / Booze Allen Hamilton, LMI, and the General Electric Company. He also served on a voluntary basis as President and Member of the Board of Directors of the nonprofit Washington International Trade Association (WITA), serving also as V.P. of Membership, V.P. of Operations, and Treasurer, and founder and chair of the Washington International Trade Foundation (WITF), where he played a key role of developing these organizations into the preeminent international trade, investment, and business forum in the Washington metropolitan area. Mr. Gale holds master’s degrees in International Relations, Business Administration/Finance and Investment, International Business; Engineering; and Operations Research, from various universities throughout the United States. Jim is married to Lisa B. Barry, a former executive at Chevron Corporation, who is currently co-chair of TWB’s Board of Ambassadors. They have two sons, James R. Gale and William B. Gale involved in international consulting and law in Washington and Philadelphia areas, respectively. Jim and Lisa have supported and served on Boards of a number of philanthropic organizations in Washington and elsewhere, including Refugees International, Library of Congress’ James Madison Council, the International Student House (Jim as Treasurer of Board), and Bates College (Lisa served on the Board). Jim and Lisa also supported the Phillips Collection, PenFaulkner, and Meridian International among others. Jim is keenly interested in the arts and on many business travels around the world over the years he developed a deep love for ballet, experiencing performances in Russia, Ukraine, Georgia and other countries of the Eastern Europe and Eurasia regions.