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.
Launched as an intrapreneur the Dutch AAA-rated specialized Food & Agribusiness Rabobank in India with the CEO and 5-member start-up team. Built the corporate finance business into a loan book of $1 billion over 5 years.
Responsible for connecting Rabobank offices to India as Head of Global Network Development.