Roland Mollerus is the Managing Director of the United Nations Technology Bank for the Least Developed Countries (UNTB), where he leads the Bank’s strategic direction and efforts to strengthen science, technology and innovation capacities in the world’s least developed countries. His work focuses on advancing the Bank’s mandate, strengthening partnerships with governments and international organizations, and supporting the development and implementation of technology-driven solutions aligned with national development priorities. He also works to mobilize resources and expand cooperation with development partners to advance technology transfer, capacity-building and sustainable development in least developed countries.
Roland joined the United Nations in 1991 and has held positions across the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD), the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and the United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs (DESA). His work has covered sustainable development, development policy, international trade, finance and information technology, alongside experience in the private sector. Before joining the UNTB in 2026, he served as Chief of the Secretariat of the Committee for Development Policy and as Director in the Office of the High Representative for the Least Developed Countries, Landlocked Developing Countries and Small Island Developing States (OHRLLS), contributing to international policy processes and support for countries facing structural development challenges.
Roland holds a Master of Arts degree from the University of Amsterdam, specializing in international political economy. His extensive experience across the United Nations system and development policy brings a strong foundation in international cooperation, institutional leadership and sustainable development to his role at the Technology Bank.