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John Maynard Gan

Davao City, Province Of Davao Del Sur

Summary

Over 15 years as Dynamic Cooperative Development Specialist with a proven track record at ACDIVOCA, Mindanao Development Authority and World Council of Credit Unions, excelling in inclusive business partnerships and community engagement. Spearheaded award-winning renewable energy projects, enhancing agricultural community resources. Skilled in technical writing and training program development, fostering innovation and collaboration to drive impactful change in rural community enterprises.



Overview

25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Cooperative Development Specialist

ACDIVOCA CDP Philippines
03.2022 - 03.2025
  • As Partners Communications Specialist for USAID, facilitated private sector and community partnership projects on renewable energy in agricultural enterprises in Mindanao which won an ANVIL award for 2025
  • Forged partnerships with government agency, foundations and community organizations that leverage resources or support necessary to strengthen agri-communities
  • Supervised international staff volunteers from the ACDIVOCA Head Office under youth participation and inclusion program.
  • Co-developed the Rural Development Hub (RDH) business model for Agriculture Cooperatives in the Philippines based on the Integrated Market Systems approach
  • Led the innovation and product development initiatives of partners resulting to adopted online platforms and branding for youth and agri-enterprise development programs
  • Designed, supervised and facilitated the implementation and analysis agri-coops member engagement national survey
  • Cultivated a culture of innovative thinking thru improved development and delivery of coop services

Development Management Officer

Mindanao Development Authority (MinDA)
03.2016 - 03.2022
  • Resource Speaker to the BIMP-EAGA Entrepreneurship Virtual Camp (online)
  • Trained on the Development, Operation, and Management of Wholesale Markets for Safe and Fresh Food in Madrid and Barcelona (MERCASA)
  • Facilitated and contributed to the field research and consultation processes of the Philippine: Mindanao Jobs Report by the World Bank 2017 in collaboration
  • Co-developed the development of an Inclusive Agribusiness framework with a GIZ project international volunteer
  • Facilitated the partnership between the Philippine Business for Social Progress (PBSP) and MinDA for the Inclusive Business Program / Creating Shared Value (CSV)
  • Co-led the development of the Mindanao Collective Trademark in collaboration with private and public sector partners (business councils and academe)
  • Led the collaboration for the Navigate Mindanao 2019 - an immersive media and marketing conference that provided market knowledge, insight and strategy for Mindanao culture, commerce and its people (with IPG Mediabrands)
  • Contributed research data input to the Mindanao Peace and Development Agenda 2030 – Digital Technology and Innovation Sector.
  • Contributed to the development references for Inclusive Agribusiness in Mindanao through facilitation of industry-enabling activities for high value crops such as cacao, coffee and coconut

Technical Coordinator - MinDA RE Program

Mindanao Development Authority (MinDA)
09.2013 - 03.2016
  • Facilitated the creation of the One-Stop Shop & Facilitation Center for Renewable Energy applications for Mindanao in coordination with the Department of Energy and Department of Environment and Natural Resources.
  • Facilitated activities for the promotion and development of renewable energy through the Mindanao Power Monitoring Council (MPMC)
  • Designed and implemented activities for the promotion of renewable energy adoption in Mindanao in coordination with stakeholders and partners.
  • Facilitated activities that cross-promote and strengthen investments in Mindanao and the parallel development support for power and renewable energy.


Training and Development Head

MASS-SPECC Cooperative Development Center
12.2009 - 09.2013
  • Led the approval and accreditation of the Institute of Cooperatives Studies of MASS-SPECC as an official training provider for the Cooperative Development Curricula
  • Supervised staff for the the platform and provision of the training requirements of the member cooperatives
  • Contributed to the development of CDA-accredited training materials and curriculum
  • Collaborated with partners in the academe and private sector for the development of training and development modules
  • Contributed to the 5-year Strategic Direction of the institution including the engagement of youth in cooperative membership and leadership
  • Managed the training and development program of the national federation and the development of competent trainers and effective training modules

Marketing and Brand Manager

SM Supermalls Shopping Center (Davao)
03.2008 - 12.2008
  • Increased mall brand awareness and foot traffic by developing and executing targeted marketing campaigns.
  • Collaborated with the mall management team to create effective event theme collateral that clearly communicated unique brand and culture of the company
  • Improved customer engagement through collaboration with private companies, NGOs, foundations and government initiated programs for various events and projects
  • Nurtured long-term working relationships with partner companies, sponsors and local government units by providing facilitation services, leading to renewed contracts and referrals

Marketing / Credit Management Analyst

World Council of Credit Unions Philippines Project
03.2000 - 03.2007
  • Contributed to the design and implementation of a community savings and membership mobilization project across Mindanao cooperatives resulting to hundreds of millions of peso savings increase and more than 500% membership growth among 23 partner savings and credit coops
  • Developed youth financial literacy programs in collaboration with field exposure studies in Boeing Credit Union and Spokane Credit Union in Washington USA
  • Attended youth leadership conference by the World Council of Credit Unions in Warsaw Poland which helped local cooperatives develop youth coop development programs increasing youth members by over threefold

Education

MBA - Entrepreneurship And Innovation

Swinburne University of Technology - Melbourne
Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
12-2018

Bachelor of Science - Business Accountancy

Ateneo De Davao University
Davao City, Province Of Davao Del Sur, Philippines
03-1998

Skills

  • Inclusive Business Partnerships and Facilitation
  • Technical Writing / Proposal Development
  • Training Program Development
  • Community Engagement
  • Brand and Marketing Strategy Development

Certification

  • Accredited Educator-Trainer of the Institute of Cooperative Studies / MASS-SPECC (Since 2012)
  • Development Educator of the Credit Union (Cooperative) Development Education Program by Asian Confederation of Credit Unions (ACCU) - Bangkok, Thailand since 2007

Timeline

Cooperative Development Specialist

ACDIVOCA CDP Philippines
03.2022 - 03.2025

Development Management Officer

Mindanao Development Authority (MinDA)
03.2016 - 03.2022

Technical Coordinator - MinDA RE Program

Mindanao Development Authority (MinDA)
09.2013 - 03.2016

Training and Development Head

MASS-SPECC Cooperative Development Center
12.2009 - 09.2013

Marketing and Brand Manager

SM Supermalls Shopping Center (Davao)
03.2008 - 12.2008

Marketing / Credit Management Analyst

World Council of Credit Unions Philippines Project
03.2000 - 03.2007

MBA - Entrepreneurship And Innovation

Swinburne University of Technology - Melbourne

Bachelor of Science - Business Accountancy

Ateneo De Davao University

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