Robert W. Hatch
Founder, CII
Founding Member, FINCA International
Robert “Bob” Hatch was a Founding Member of FINCA International who dedicated 36 years of service as the board chairman.
As a visionary entrepreneur and businessman, Bob knew a transformative idea when he saw one. In 1984, Bob joined his brother John Hatch and Rupert Scofield as the co-founders of FINCA. As a founding member of FINCA’s board of directors, Bob helped to guide and sustain FINCA’s mission and impact around the world for nearly four decades—from the very first loans in El Salvador to becoming a globally trusted network that impacted the lives of millions of individuals and their families.
“FINCA would not be the organization it is today, nor would we have touched the number of lives we have without Bob’s guidance, wisdom, and determination. Bob always put people first. He viewed every problem through the lens of his values and with incredible business acumen to guarantee that FINCA would be able to impact as many lives as possible. Bob was a true partner and friend.”
-Andrée Simon, Global CEO of FINCA
In addition to his lifetime of service at FINCA International, Bob’s serial entrepreneurship drove him to a very successful career. In 1990, he created CII Foods (formerly called Cereal Ingredients Inc.), an employee-owned company that delivers innovative and sustainable food solutions. Bob also served as CEO of Great Plains Analytical Laboratory, Chairman, President and CEO of Interstate Bakeries Corporation, and was an Executive Vice President at General Mills.