Oscar Guzman

Chief of Party, USAID/WOCCU Economic Inclusion Project

Oscar Guzman serves as Chief of Party for the USAID/WOCCU Economic Inclusion Project in Peru and Ecuador.

An economic and financial inclusion expert with over 30 years of experience in Latin America, Africa, Asia and Eastern Europe, Oscar has assisted more than one million women, youth, smalholder farmers, entrepreneurs, indigenous, migrants and vulnerable populations in accessing financial services and economic opportunities. 

Oscar has previously served WOCCU as our regional director for Latin America, as well as a project director and program manager on several initiatives in Latin America, Africa and Asia.

He has held chairman and board member positions at numerous companies promoting digital financial services. Oscar has also taught at several universities, and at the Boulder Institute of Microfinance. He has authored various publications and has worked as an international consultant in more than 20 countries as well.

Oscar holds a bachelor’s degree in business administration from the Catholic University of Ecuador and a master’s degree in finance from the University of Carlos III of Madrid.