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.
Directed the FFD Initiative with the Swiss SDC and UN Office of FFD convening the largest 5 multilateral development banks and global investment banks to leverage public capital to catalyze private capital.
Compiled the WEF Report: ‘Untapped Potential of Development Finance Institutions to Catalyze Private Investment’ as a precursor to Blended Finance Funds with First Loss Tranches and Impact Investing.
