TriLinc Global taps Avaya IT Exec to join as Chief Operating Officer

LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--TriLinc Global, LLC, a leading social impact investment company, today announced the appointment of Lewis Kopp to the role of Chief Operating Officer. Kopp, 41, is responsible for the strategic and operational leadership of TriLinc’s Information Technology, Human Resources, Real Estate, Financial Operations and Administrative Functions. He joins TriLinc from Avaya, a global leader in enterprise communications systems, where he was vice president of Information Technology with responsibility for the Office of the CIO, Program Management Office, Vendor Management, Enterprise Reporting, Internet and e-Commerce, and delivering enterprise IT solutions to multiple corporate functions. Previously, Kopp served as director and chief information officer for Deutsche Bank Trust Company, Americas, a role in which he oversaw all information systems and banking operations and was a Vice President at Goldman Sachs.

“To continue to meet the needs of our global Capital3 community and achieve our goals of empowering high impact entrepreneurs around the globe, we are continuing to develop unique, proprietary scalable solutions”

“TriLinc’s mission is to create maximum economic, social and environmental impact by brining capital and resources (financial, social and intellectual) to high impact entrepreneurs in under developed economies. Our proprietary methods and systems allow us to capitalize on the significant opportunities that exist and Lewis’ leadership of global technology and operations will help ensure we maximize this potential. Lewis was a critical part of my management team at Deutsche Bank and I am extremely excited to have him join TriLinc’s executive leadership,” said Gloria Nelund, CEO of TriLinc Global, LLC.

TriLinc recently completed acquisitions of two Boston based financial services firms, is in the process of acquiring the majority of the assets of an Ohio based investment firm and will continue to expand it’s U.S. financial services activities, as well as launch a Global Social Impact fund to give retail investors the opportunity to make a difference in the world without sacrificing investment return.

“To continue to meet the needs of our global Capital³ community and achieve our goals of empowering high impact entrepreneurs around the globe, we are continuing to develop unique, proprietary scalable solutions,” said Troy Wiseman, Chairman of TriLinc Global, LLC “and Lewis brings the experience, proven track record of success, and passion for technology that we need.”

“I am thrilled to use my 23 years experience to help bring about sustainable change in the world. As a leader in social impact investing, TriLinc offers limitless opportunities,” said Kopp. “I’ve worked with Gloria Nelund for years, she has an incredible track record in various financial services firms, so, I am very excited about joining this team and have been looking forward to returning to the financial services sector. Aside from the obvious professional benefit in overseeing the operations and strategy as TriLinc Global continues to grow, I personally value being part of an organization focused on changing the world through social impact investments.”

About TriLinc Global, LLC

TriLinc Global, LLC is a global social impact investment company with offices in LA, Chicago, New York and Mexico City that invests in socially and economically conscious small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) world wide. By leveraging its US heartland roots and analytical technology, TriLinc is able to provide solid investment returns while ensuring positive social and environmental impact.