Lindsay is the President & Chief Executive Officer for Pacific Islands Development Bank (PIDB), a regional development finance institution headquartered in Guam and established in 1989 to advance the economic and social development of Pacific Island nations and territories. By virtue of her position as President & Chief Executive Officer, Lindsay serves as Chairperson of the PIDB Board of Directors, and is accountable to the governments of the Marshall Islands, Palau, CNMI, Guam, the four State Governments that comprise the Federated States of Micronesia, and the Kwajalein Atoll Development Authority—the shareholders of PIDB. Prior to joining the PIDB management team, Lindsay served for over a decade as Senior Bank Examiner for the Palau Financial Institutions Commission, an autonomous national agency responsible for the licensing and supervision of financial institutions. She is also a Consultant and Founder of HeartKey Synergies, a business and financial consulting firm in Palau.
Lindsay currently serves as Chairperson for the Republic of Palau Compact of Free Association (COFA) Trust Fund Board of Trustees, having been appointed by reknowned Palau former President Tommy E. Remengesau, Jr. in October 2015, and reappointed by current President, His Excellency Surangel Whipps, Jr., in 2021. She recently served on the Palau Compact Review Advisory Committee under Palau’s Chief Compact Negotiator and Minister of Finance. She has also served in various capacities on other boards and committees for the Republic of Palau at the national, state and community levels.
Lindsay serves as Adjunct Faculty Instructor for New Zealand based fi360 Pacific. fi360 Pacific (www.fi360.co.nz) was established in order to bring U.S.-based fi360 Inc. fiduciary education programs to the Asia Pacific more effectively, and to adapt such trainings to local legal frameworks and practical application when required. fi360 (www.fi360.com) is the globally recognized leader in fiduciary education.
Lindsay earned a Master’s degree in Economics from the University of Hawaii-Manoa and a Bachelor’s degree in Economics from Washington State University. She is U.S. FDIC trained and is a qualified Examiner-In-Charge. In addition, she holds the distinguished Accredited Investment Fiduciary Analyst® (AIFA®) designation. She was awarded the AIFA® designation in 2017 from the U.S. Center for Fiduciary Studies™, the standards-setting body for fiduciary education and training worldwide. She earned the Global Fiduciary Strategist® designation in November 2022.
Special Interest Groups (SIGs) has been established as targeted, practitioner-led platforms to address critical development financing challenges across ADFIAP-member DFIs. Coordinated jointly by the Focal Team of Special Interest Groups (FT-SIG)—led by the Agricultural and Rural Development Bank (ARDB) of Cambodia and the ADFIAP Secretariat—the SIG initiative enables member banks to exchange evidence-based practices, diagnose institutional bottlenecks, and formulate joint action plans.
SIG 1: Integrated Financial Instruments and Guarantees
SIG 2: Sustainable Finance (Green and Climate Finance)
SIG 3: Sustainable Infrastructure
SIG 4: Digital Technology and Transformation
SIG 5: Affordable and Sustainable Housing
SIG 6: Agriculture and Food Security
Venue: TBA
Sri Lanka’s recent economic journey has been marked by significant challenges, but also by bold reforms, renewed investor confidence, and a growing commitment to sustainable, future‑ready finance.
SIS1 examines how the country is reshaping its financial landscape – strengthening institutions, modernizing regulatory frameworks, and accelerating digital and green finance initiatives – to build a more resilient and competitive economy. The discussion will highlight how Sri Lanka’s experience offers valuable insights for development finance institutions across the region: from managing crisis recovery and restoring stability to mobilizing private capital, expanding SME support, and fostering innovation through fintech and digital banking. It will also explore how Colombo’s strategic position and emerging financial capabilities create new opportunities for regional collaboration, investment, and knowledge exchange.
By spotlighting Sri Lanka’s transformation, this session invites delegates to view the host country not only through the lens of its challenges but also as a source of practical lessons, partnership potential, and shared regional opportunity.
Climate change demands urgent, coordinated action. This session will highlight innovative financing tools like blended finance, green bonds, and climate funds that enable institutions to expand climate-smart projects. It will feature partnerships promoting renewable energy adoption, sustainable agriculture, and circular economy initiatives. The discussion will emphasize how regional collaboration can unlock climate finance and secure fair transitions for vulnerable communities.
Digital technologies are reshaping how economies operate, creating new pathways for financial access, innovation, and competitiveness. This session examines how fintech partnerships, digital banking, and regional digital platforms can broaden inclusion – especially for underserved communities that remain outside the formal financial system. Strengthening cybersecurity, data governance, and digital literacy will be emphasized as essential foundations for trust in the digital economy. At the same time, the discussion will highlight how SMEs can use these digital tools to scale their operations, improve productivity, and connect with regional and global markets. Financing mechanisms, capacity-building programs, and market access initiatives will be showcased, along with the role of regional collaboration, trade agreements, and innovation hubs in accelerating SME growth. This session positions digital transformation as a catalyst for empowering SMEs and advancing more inclusive, sustainable economic development across the region
Prosperity must be inclusive to be sustainable. This discussion will highlight partnerships that ensure marginalized groups—such as women, youth, rural communities, and persons with disabilities—benefit from regional growth. It will showcase programs that promote financial inclusion, social protection, and equitable access to opportunities. The session will focus on how inclusive policies and collaborative efforts strengthen community resilience and foster shared prosperity.
