Professional Experience:
• Execution-oriented investment professional with 20+ years of experience in executing and managing impact investments, with a focus on Sub-Saharan Africa, Central Asia and the Middle East
• Institutional strategy formulation in volatile economic and political environments, managing public and private stakeholders, and reporting on investment evolution and performance
• Proven track record in resource mobilization, innovative and blended financing structures, fundraising,
philanthropy, and relationship management
• Mission-driven, with a honed ability to navigate complex organizations, within large multilateral development institutions, not-for-profit organizations, the private sector and start-up settings
• Goal-oriented and independent self-starter serving on the Boards of Directors of multiple regulated financial institutions
• Resourceful and collaborative team leader who thrives under pressure, with a keen ability to communicate
effectively
• Multicultural background traveling and conducting business in 15+ countries across Sub-Saharan Africa, Central Asia, Eastern Europe, and the Middle East