Athanase Kadita Tshibaka

Athanase Kadita Tshibaka—known affectionately as A.T.—is a son of the Congo, a descendant of Bena Kadiamba chieftains, and a living testimony to the power of divine grace, resilience, and unwavering faith.

Born into hardship, displaced by conflict, and raised amid scarcity, A.T. could have become a footnote in history. Instead, God wrote a different story—one of ascent, service, and purpose. Over a distinguished four-decade career in international finance, he rose through the ranks of Citigroup, eventually overseeing Corporate Risk Management across 77 emerging markets. He later served in executive roles at Lloyds TSB in London and the U.S.

In 2008, answering a deeper call, A.T. brought his leadership to Opportunity International, a global Christian microfinance organization. There, as senior leader and interim CEO, he championed dignity, hope, and economic empowerment in some of the world’s most vulnerable communities.

A trusted advisor and board member for corporate and nonprofit institutions alike—including as an IFC Nominee Director for Ecobank and currently Chair of the Audit Committee for Equity Banque Commerciale du Congo—A.T. continues to lead with integrity and a Kingdom-minded heart.

Educated at Dartmouth and the Tuck School of Business, he is a devoted husband to Priscilla Madlyn, proud father to Niki and Mara, and joyful grandfather of seven.

His journey is living proof that adversity can birth purpose, that ashes can bloom with grace, and that the most extraordinary endings often begin with broken beginnings—anchored always in an unwavering belief in God’s faithfulness and providence.