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Mayada Baydas is listed as Chief Executive Officer, Financial Inclusion at Private Firm, based in United States. AeroLeads shows a matched LinkedIn profile for Mayada Baydas.
Mayada Baydas previously worked as VP Financial Inclusion at Astra Tech and Senior Consultant, Financial Inclusion at Astra Tech. Mayada Baydas holds Doctor Of Philosophy - Phd, Agricultural Economics from The Ohio State University.
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About Mayada Baydas
A seasoned economic development expert with over 25 years of experience working globally in emerging markets. Specializing in financial inclusion, agricultural growth strategies, gender economics, and social impact, I have successfully led multiple organizations, including microfinance companies, agribusinesses, non-profits, and advisory firms as a CEO. I have extensive experience working in complex environments, including conflict zones, engaging with investors, commercial banks, central banks, policymakers, donors, and MSMEs. Over the past decade, I have managed portfolios exceeding $300 million, delivering impactful outcomes for thousands of MSMEs. With a broad geographic scope, I have worked in 30 countries across the Middle East, Asia, Africa, and Eastern Europe. I also serve on the boards of several digital and commercial banks, private enterprises, and NGOs, all of which are focused on financial and social inclusion. My academic experience includes research at Ohio State University, teaching at the University of California, Davis, and leading global microfinance training programs for the International Labor Organization (ILO). As an author and grant writer, I am a recognized leader in both the non-profit and private sectors.
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Vp Financial Inclusion
Senior Consultant, Financial Inclusion
Principal
Jan 2024 - Dec 2024
Global Partnerships Manager
Apr 2023 - Mar 2024
Jun 2022 - Mar 2023
Executive General Manager, Emkan Finance (Subsidiary Bankmed)
Executive General Manager, Emkan Finance, s.a.l., Beirut, Lebanon 2011- 2021Executive Director, Emkan NGO, Beirut, Lebanon 2009-2020Led the institutional development and growth of Emkan Finance, a financial institution, subsidiary of Bankmed Group, specializing in the provision of microfinance services. In parallel, over 2009-2020, established and managed Emkan NGO to deliver economic development activities all over Lebanon, including two subsidiary social enterprises, which focus… Show more Executive General Manager, Emkan Finance, s.a.l., Beirut, Lebanon 2011- 2021Executive Director, Emkan NGO, Beirut, Lebanon 2009-2020Led the institutional development and growth of Emkan Finance, a financial institution, subsidiary of Bankmed Group, specializing in the provision of microfinance services. In parallel, over 2009-2020, established and managed Emkan NGO to deliver economic development activities all over Lebanon, including two subsidiary social enterprises, which focus on agricultural support services in the North of Lebanon. Expanded the outreach of financial and non-financial services all over Lebanon to thousands of clients through the management of both institutions. Initiated and led the implementation of microfinance mobile payments in the country, as well as designed bank digital account opening and processing for Emkan microfinance clients under a USAID financial inclusion grant with parent Bank. Total lending and operational portfolio exceeded USD 350 million and combined staff included over 200 team members Show less
Feb 2009 - Sep 2021
Managing Director And Senior Vice President
Founding partner and managing director of Development Innovations Group; a private sector company focusing on development finance, fund management, urban development services, and post-emergency reconstruction. Led and managed the company in close partnership with the President-CEO. Principal milestones for projects included the following highlights 1) Establishment of private development finance banks (Tameer Bank in Pakistan); 2) Establishment of Capstone, a service company in India, in… Show more Founding partner and managing director of Development Innovations Group; a private sector company focusing on development finance, fund management, urban development services, and post-emergency reconstruction. Led and managed the company in close partnership with the President-CEO. Principal milestones for projects included the following highlights 1) Establishment of private development finance banks (Tameer Bank in Pakistan); 2) Establishment of Capstone, a service company in India, in partnership with ICICI Bank; 3) Microfinance sector assessment (Yemen) and slum upgrading (Morocco & India); and 4) Research director on the Gates Foundation program of housing finance for the poor, which was implemented in six countries in Asia and Africa from 2006 to 2010. Show less
Feb 2005 - Feb 2009
Ameen Program Director, Lebanon; Microfinance Global Advisor
General Manager, AMEEN s.a.l./ CHF International (now Vitas in Lebanon and Global Communities), Silver Spring, MDEstablished and managed the “Access to Microfinance and Enhanced Enterprise Niches (AMEEN)” program in Lebanon. Contributed to changing the landscape and access to microfinance services in Lebanon through initiating agreements with commercial banks that involved private sector capital-risk share. Led the largest outreach microfinance service company and successfully leveraged… Show more General Manager, AMEEN s.a.l./ CHF International (now Vitas in Lebanon and Global Communities), Silver Spring, MDEstablished and managed the “Access to Microfinance and Enhanced Enterprise Niches (AMEEN)” program in Lebanon. Contributed to changing the landscape and access to microfinance services in Lebanon through initiating agreements with commercial banks that involved private sector capital-risk share. Led the largest outreach microfinance service company and successfully leveraged private sector and donor funding. In addition, provided advising, mentoring and training services to other CHF global programs in the areas of microfinance and market assessment. Show less
Oct 1998 - Feb 2005
Professional Researcher And Lecturer
Taught financial management and investment classes to more than 500 students. Conducted research on economic development.
Jan 2001 - Jun 2001
Research Specialist
1. Conducted research on Microfinance APEX Mechanisms under a contract from the Consultative Group to Assist the Poorest (CGAP), The World Bank; January-June 1997. Co- authored paper on the Role of Commercial Banks in Microfinance under the USAID, Microenterprise Best Practices Project; November 1996-August 1997.2. Prepared a report to the Strauss Commission, on the Demand for Financial Services in the Microenterprise Sector in South Africa . 3. Managed a research project examining the… Show more 1. Conducted research on Microfinance APEX Mechanisms under a contract from the Consultative Group to Assist the Poorest (CGAP), The World Bank; January-June 1997. Co- authored paper on the Role of Commercial Banks in Microfinance under the USAID, Microenterprise Best Practices Project; November 1996-August 1997.2. Prepared a report to the Strauss Commission, on the Demand for Financial Services in the Microenterprise Sector in South Africa . 3. Managed a research project examining the Demand for Financial and Non-Financial Services in the Microenterprise Sector in Lebanon under a UNDP/TOKTEN consultation for the UNIFEM. 4. Conducted research on the demand for financial services in rural Egypt and the role of NGOs under the Rural Finance in Egypt project, funded by Kerditanstalt fur Wiederaufbau (KFW) (October 1995). 5. Conducted research on the Financial Markets and the Credit Union Movement in Niger , under a WOCCU/USAID project. Responsibilities included co-designing the research plan, and in-country leading and training the field team (March 1995). 6. Taught invited lectures in the area of economic development, presented numerous seminars to scholars, policy makers and practitioners, and authored several published articles. Show less
Sep 1994 - Aug 1998
Post Doctoral Fellow
1. Conducted research on the Financial Systems in the Enterprise Sector in Ghana under a USAID project. Managed the field project (February-April, 1994). 2. Conducted research on the Financial Systems in the Agribusiness Sector in Rwanda . Managed the field project (Oct.-Nov., 1993). 3. Conducted research that focused on the Rotating Savings and Credit Associations (RoSCAs) and Informal Financial Contracts in Egypt . Led research team in Egypt (May - June, 1993) under a USAID project… Show more 1. Conducted research on the Financial Systems in the Enterprise Sector in Ghana under a USAID project. Managed the field project (February-April, 1994). 2. Conducted research on the Financial Systems in the Agribusiness Sector in Rwanda . Managed the field project (Oct.-Nov., 1993). 3. Conducted research that focused on the Rotating Savings and Credit Associations (RoSCAs) and Informal Financial Contracts in Egypt . Led research team in Egypt (May - June, 1993) under a USAID project within the Principal Bank for Development and Agricultural Credit (PBDAC). Show less
Sep 1993 - Sep 1994
Graduate Research Associate
1. Participated in fieldwork in The Gambia, West Africa (January - May, 1992) with The Ohio State University team under a USAID project to examine the Formal and Informal Financial Markets in The Gambia . 2. Conducted extensive analyses of Micro-Entrepreneurial Borrowing Behavior and Access to Formal Credit Markets in Ecuador . Tested the arguments of credit rationing of microentrepreneurs and discrimination against women in formal credit markets in the enterprise sector.
Oct 1990 - Aug 1993
Summer Intern
Interned at the Population and Human Resource, Women in Development Division. Prepared a review paper on Women's Participation in and Access to Informal Finance in Developing Countries.
Jun 1990 - Sep 1990
Graduate Associate
Assisted professors in research; tutored students in Quantitative Methods in Agricultural Economics; graded exams and papers.
Oct 1986 - Jun 1987
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Mayada Baydas education
Doctor Of Philosophy - Phd, Agricultural Economics
Master Of Science - Ms, Agricultural Economics
Bachelor Of Science - Bs, Agricultural Economics
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Mayada Baydas works for Private Firm.
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Mayada Baydas is listed as Chief Executive Officer, Financial Inclusion at Private Firm.
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Mayada Baydas is based in United States while working with Private Firm.
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Mayada Baydas has worked for Private Firm, Astra Tech, Access Alliance, Inc., University Of California, Davis, and Bankmed.
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Mayada Baydas holds Doctor Of Philosophy - Phd, Agricultural Economics from The Ohio State University.
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