Tim Docking

Chief Executive Officer at Refugee Investment Network

Tim Docking is the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Refugee Investment Network (RIN), an organization focused on impact investing and creating long-term solutions for global forced migration.1 2

Professional Background

Tim Docking has over 20 years of experience in both the private and public sectors.1 His career highlights include:

IBM Corporation: Worked at the intersection of business, technology, and international development, building a $100 million revenue stream.2
Millennium Challenge Corporation: Helped start up this U.S. government agency.1
White House Fellow: Assisted in forming and implementing policy at high levels of government.1 4

Education and Expertise

Holds a Ph.D. in comparative politics from Boston University.1 3
Has lived and worked in more than 40 countries.2
Started his career as a Peace Corps Volunteer in Mali.3

Current Role and Responsibilities

As CEO of the Refugee Investment Network, Docking leads the first impact investing and blended-finance collaborative dedicated to addressing global forced migration.1 2 His work involves:

Creating long-term solutions for refugees and displaced populations.
Facilitating impact investments in refugee-related initiatives.
Advocating for innovative finance approaches to displacement issues.

Public Engagement

Tim Docking is actively involved in shaping public discourse and policy on refugee issues:

Has testified before Congress.1 2
Publishes and comments widely in the media on displacement, investment, and innovative finance.2
Serves on multiple national and international boards.2

Through his leadership at RIN, Tim Docking continues to work at the intersection of business, technology, and international development to create sustainable solutions for refugees and displaced persons worldwide.