Experienced investment banker and development financier with over 30-years of track record across 9 global world-class banks and multilateral organizations. Served as high-ranking UN official and led the development financing mandate at the UN. Directed the UN’s unique capital investment fund UN Capital Development Fund (UNCDF). Raised US$20 billion in resource mobilization over a 30-year career. Proven leadership and strongly believe in innovative capital markets with financing instruments, investment vehicles and capital markets products. Serve on Boards related to sustainability, higher education, and community engagement.
Established a private sector impact capital advisory firm FFD serving as a bridge to connect the global north capital to the global south impact investments in Asia and Africa.
Advised UN and International Organizations in Geneva including CIFOR – ICRAF World Forestry and Agro-Forestry