Impact Strategist · Investor · Board Advisor
Now partnering with investors, enterprises, and institutions to scale impact at the intersection of finance and technology.
About
With over 20 years of experience across investment banking, impact investing, and management consulting, I specialize at the intersection of finance and technology in emerging markets.
Full investment lifecycle — from strategy and policy to due diligence and portfolio management — mobilizing $12.5B+ in capital across 25+ infrastructure, digital, and ESG projects in 23 countries.
From leading $2B+ investments in telecom and broadband infrastructure across Africa, to advising banks on fintech strategy, to helping ventures launch digital platforms in emerging markets.
Managing blended finance funds, advising global banks on responsible banking frameworks, and designing impact strategies for investors focused on returns and positive change.
Today, I work independently with development institutions, investors, and leading enterprises on large-scale investment programs and transformation initiatives. I also invest selectively in early-stage ventures, serve on select boards as a non-executive director, and contribute research on common-sense approaches to impact as part of ongoing doctoral studies.
Selected Case Studies
A selection of investment programs and advisory engagements across emerging markets.
Journal
Perspectives on development finance, digital transformation, and impact investing.
Two decades as an insider-outsider in impact investing and development finance — the lessons that lasted weren't the ones I expected.
8 min readAfter structuring multi-institution deals across Africa, I realized the playbook for co-financing was simpler than the process made it feel. Here are the principles I wish someone had given me earlier.
8 min readEvery DFI project claims additionality. Having reviewed and originated deals across three MDBs, I've learned there are degrees of honesty in how that claim gets made.
6 min readI've written national digital strategies. I've read dozens more. Most gather dust. Here's what I learned about what actually moves capital into the digital economy.
7 min readTrusted by leading institutions
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