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iDE has new CEO
International Development Enterprises (iDE) today announced it had selected a new chief executive officer.
Following an extensive global search and a lengthy interview process, Reed Peterson will take over as CEO on March 1. He replaces interim CEO Mike Roberts, who will continue to support iDE’s mission from his home in Cambodia.
iDE board chairman Robert Hill said he was confident Peterson would guide iDE with strength and clarity, bringing strong strategic leadership skills and a deep alignment with iDE’s mission and values.
“Reed brings a rare mix of experience across global strategy, entrepreneurship, venture-backed innovation, and nonprofit leadership, with a strong track record of delivering impact and building organizations, accelerating revenue, strengthening operations, and leading through complexity,” said Hill.
He said Peterson had worked across 80-plus countries and has spent much of his career at the intersection of entrepreneurship, innovation, and international development.
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iDE Cambodia wins new project
The New Zealand-funded US$12 million multi-year project aimed at increasing household incomes, reducing child labour, and communities are are better off was announced at an event by NZ Minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade Minister Winston Peters in Phnom Penh.
Business incubator powers women
As the first gender-focused business incubator in Cambodia, SHE Powered by IDE -- funded by the Paul Polak Innovation Fund -- now supports more than 2600 female entrepreneurs globally.
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RECENT PRESS RELEASES
Following global search, iDE appoints Reed Peterson as new CEO to lead the organization
International Development Enterprises (iDE) today announced it had selected a new chief executive officer. Following an extensive global search and a lengthy interview process, Reed Peterson will take over as CEO on March 1. He replaces interim CEO Mike Roberts, who will continue to support iDE’s mission from his home in Cambodia.
February 18, 2026
Global Partnership with CARE, iDE and IDinsight to Expand Sanitation in Rural Areas
The new partnership aims to increase access to safe and durable household toilets by harnessing private sector solutions, government investments, community-led financial mechanisms, and rigorous evidence to measure success. While effective sanitation technologies already exist, systemic barriers have stalled progress towards universal household sanitation, particularly in rural Sub-Saharan Africa.
August 6, 2025
iDE Announces Sale of Social Enterprise that Provides Water Filters
iDE Cambodia today announced the successful sale of Hydrologic Social Enterprise Co. Ltd. to the company’s management, marking the transition of the iconic Tunsai water filter manufacturer into a fully independent, Cambodian company. The milestone represents a new chapter in the 15-year evolution of one of Cambodia’s most impactful social enterprises and reinforces iDE’s commitment to women entrepreneurs, rural enterprise development, and inclusive economic growth.
March 2, 2026
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