A highly skilled, multi-lingual Development Finance Executive and Board Member experienced in blended finance, infrastructure/energy project finance and public-private partnerships (PPP) with over 20 years of professional experience. Well-versed in deal origination, investment appraisal, and advising private investors and government stakeholders. A strategic leader who is adept at building strong partnerships with private and public clients. An effective negotiator with competent communication skills and cultural sensitivity. Strong track record of getting things done. Holder of a Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree (2004). A native English speaker who is fluent in French and Italian with basic knowledge of Spanish. She has been quoted in The Economist, Aljazeera News, Next Billion, the World Economic Forum, among others. Co-Founder of the Visiola Foundation (www.visiolafoundation.org). Previously Co-Chair, EED Advisory Board.Interests/Expertise: Infrastructure finance, energy finance, blended finance, deal origination, project management, public-private partnerships, technical assistance, business development, negotiation, regional integration, intra-African trade, technology, software development, and cyber security.