David Cleave, an accomplished international finance expert, significantly contributes to global development through his expertise in high-level financial and general management. As the Executive Director at the International Science & Technology Center (ISTC) since 2014, and formerly Chief Financial Officer (2009-2014), the expert has guided large-scale, multi-government funded projects. His efforts ensure strategic budget management and control, coordinating endeavors of over 300 projects valued at over $1 billion. With CEO and CFO-level competencies, he has perfected operational frameworks in banking and multi-government funding, incorporating robust financial processes, IT management, and risk oversight. Notably adept in founding and managing greenfield banking projects in Central & Eastern Europe, the expert also extends his influence as a Non-Executive Director in supervisory boards across international financial institutions, leading initiatives on corporate governance, nominations, and audit processes. The expert enhances organizational performance through potent collaboration with international organizations, demonstrating exceptional acumen in varying economic climates. Strengthened by multilingual abilities in Russian and French, and affiliations with esteemed institutes such as the Chartered Management Institute and the Institute of Leadership Management, he is a strategic asset for global banking and finance development arenas.