Donna Favorito
About Donna Favorito
Donna Favorito is a Senior Regional Finance Officer at the World Food Programme, where she oversees finance and administration for operations in Southern Africa. She has over 30 years of experience in financial management across various sectors and continents, having held senior roles in organizations such as MTV Networks and Deloitte.
Work at World Food Programme
Donna Favorito has held multiple roles at the World Food Programme (WFP) since joining the organization. She began her tenure as a Finance Officer in Rome from 2005 to 2007. She then served as a Finance and Administration Officer in Lilongwe, Malawi, from 2009 to 2012, and later in Harare, Zimbabwe, from 2012 to 2015. After a four-year stint as a Finance Officer in Rome from 2015 to 2019, she currently works as the Senior Regional Finance Officer in Johannesburg, South Africa, overseeing finance, administration, and risk management functions for WFP operations across Southern Africa.
Education and Expertise
Donna Favorito has a diverse educational background. She studied at Penn State University, where she earned a Bachelor of Science in Accounting from 1981 to 1985. She also attended The Australian National University, focusing on Computer Science, Anthropology, and Economics in 1984 for 11 months. Additionally, she pursued Global Affairs at New York University from 2003 to 2005. In 2009, she studied Chinese at Nanjing University for 11 months. This combination of education has equipped her with a broad skill set applicable to finance and administration.
Background
Donna Favorito has over 30 years of experience in financial management across both private and public sectors. She has worked for notable international enterprises, including MTV Networks, BMG Entertainment, Turner Broadcasting, and Deloitte. Her career spans three continents: North America, Europe, and Africa. Favorito has held senior management roles for over a decade, demonstrating her capability in overseeing complex financial operations and contributing to organizational success.
Professional Experience
Before her extensive career at the World Food Programme, Donna Favorito held significant positions in the finance sector. She worked as a Vice President of Finance at MTV Networks from 2000 to 2005 and served as a Manager of Finance at BMG Entertainment from 1991 to 1996. Additionally, she was a Finance Director at Turner Broadcasting in 1999 and at Fox Sports International from 1996 to 1998. She began her career as a Senior Accountant at Deloitte from 1985 to 1988. This varied experience has contributed to her expertise in financial management.