James is a seasoned Credit Manager with over 14 years experience in handling huge projects, MSME, and Agricultural based loans specifically dairy based loans.Passionate about climate finance and interested in aligning dairy financing to climate adaptation.”
Jackline Onyango is an experienced professional in the field of impact investment with a strong focus on financial inclusion. Currently serving as a Senior Investment Officer at BlueOrchard, she has dedicated the past two years to driving sustainable investments that create positive social and environmental impact. Her commitment to fostering economic growth and social progress… Read more »
Ms Tancheva-Nikolova is currently responsible for the SANAD Debt Sub-Fund and previously oversaw the investment portfolios for the EFSE and GGF funds in the South Caucuses. She joined Finance in Motion in 2012 after spending 10 years in capital markets at HSBC and ING Barings in London. Iveta helped emerging market companies in raising capital,… Read more »
Imran is a Director at Verdant Capital where he oversees Verdant’s Francophone Africa business. Imran has over 20 years’ experience as an investment professional and corporate advisor, having started his career at a leading North American investment fund where he helped oversee and actively manage a global portfolio, including its African debt and equity holdings…. Read more »
Mr. Husam El Qasem, President of EQ Developments, brings over 23 years of expertise in project development, with a specialized focus on real estate, industrial, and infrastructure developments. Throughout his career, he has played a pivotal role in steering complex projects across the Middle East and Africa, utilizing his deep understanding of regional dynamics to… Read more »
Hossam Abou Moussa, Partner at Apis Partners, a private equity and venture investor that backs growth financial services innovators who create transformative impact in their communities. Hossam has over 20 years of professional experience investing in growth markets, dedicating over ten years to the financial services sector. Before joining Apis Partners, Hossam was a Partner… Read more »
Itiseng Kenneth Morolong is a member of Parliament of the Republic of South Africa. He is currently serving as a Deputy Minister in The Presidency having been so appointed on the 06th March 2023; by His Excellency, the President of the Republic of South Africa. He was reappointed in the 7th Government on the 30th… Read more »
Hicham is the general partner at Idus Capital, a buyout investment fund that aims to acquire SME companies with succession issue.
Mr. Hemraj Ramnial, CSK, has over 33 years of professional experience in the Mauritian Manufacturing Industry. He was previously the Director of Esquel Group of Companies, a World leader for Textile and Garments based in Hong Kong. Prior to joining the manufacturing sector, Mr. Ramnial worked in the education and the banking sector. He also… Read more »
Heather is Director of Investments in DFC’s Office of Small Business and Financial Services, focusing on debt and credit guarantee origination with commercial banks, debt funds, NBFIs, microfinance, and fintech, primarily in the West Africa region. Prior to this role, she worked at a start-up agribusiness fund investing in West Africa and Central Asia, and… Read more »