Staff, Management and Board

PADETC is guided by a Board of Directors, led by a Management Team and supported by a dedicated team of over 50 Staff, all of whom are Lao nationals. In addition, PADETC is supported by over 2000 young volunteers across the Lao PDR.

Organizational Structure

Staff

PADETC is supported by a dedicated team of over 50 Staff, all of whom are Lao nationals.

Management Team

• Executive Director:  Mr. Khamphoui SAYTHALAT
• Deputy Director Communications and External Relations:  Mr. Kolaka BOUANEDAOHEUANG
• Deputy Director Programs: Mr. Tene PHOMMASEN
• Deputy Director Operations: Mrs. Phetsamay SOMPHONE

PADETC Advisor and Board of Directors

PADETC  is informally advised by a network of experts in development in Laos. PADETC also has plans to set up a Board of Directors which will consist of five board members, and will function as outlined below.

Key roles for the Board of Directors

For the organization:

• to ensure that the organization stays in compliance with laws and regulations relating to the organization
• to approve the organization’s mission, strategies and program priorities
• to ensure the organization has a sound plan for garnering the funds necessary to complete its mission
• to approve the qualification and selection procedure of the Executive Director
• to support the Executive Director

For the public:

• The board represents the interests of government and society in ensuring that the organization’s funds are used for its non-profit purpose and not for the personal benefit of board members and staff.
• The board represents the interests of the clients, patrons, and beneficiaries, ensuring that services are of good quality, appropriate and accessible.
• The board represents the interests of the organization’s donors to ensure that the funds are spent appropriately and for maximum impact.