1964

Aston A. “Paddy” Bailey, was the first “man of color” to be named as the Executive Director of the World Extension Division, known today as the World Council of Credit Unions.

He worked in more than 100 countries and was honored with induction into the Cooperative Hall of fame in 1997. Aston A. “Paddy” Bailey was also credited for bringing the credit union concept to the continent of Africa.

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