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Dakar, Senegal

Dakar, Senegal

Established the first agribusiness Equity fund in Senegal, showcasing a robust $42B FCFA pipeline of investees. Furthered the Fund’s objective to drive equity & quasi-equity investments in industry champions and develop resilience with upstream & downstream sectors. Recognized for strengthening the entire agricultural value chain.

Senegal

Chosen to represent the organization in high-level conferences as an expert on financial inclusion and agriculture finance. Monitored and improved programs to assess performance indicators and recommend innovative solutions, incorporating new technologies and methodologies as a subject matter expert.Enabled smooth integration of “Young Africa Works-Senegal” strategy with an investment budget of $200m over 5 years, showcasing ability to creatively solve problems and drive growth. Forged… Show more Chosen to represent the organization in high-level conferences as an expert on financial inclusion and agriculture finance. Monitored and improved programs to assess performance indicators and recommend innovative solutions, incorporating new technologies and methodologies as a subject matter expert.Enabled smooth integration of “Young Africa Works-Senegal” strategy with an investment budget of $200m over 5 years, showcasing ability to creatively solve problems and drive growth. Forged productive relationships with stakeholders to attain board approval on “Young Africa Works-Nigeria” strategy with a long-range target of 8m-10m young people with an initial budget of $300m.Supported Ministry of Economy, Planning and Cooperation to build a General Directorate that promoted relevant sector development, using modern methodologies and practices.Achieved approval of a strong portfolio of strategic partners in agriculture value chains and a program to facilitate access to finance for SMEs/MSMEs. Provided internal consulting to other regional leaders with similar program development and management efforts.Realized strategic partners in health (UNICEF & Institut Pasteur) as a national response to COVID 19, Established robust pipeline of strategic partners to incorporate National Reform of Vocational Training and to prepare young people for emerging technologies and trends. Formalized and refined program with Ecobank/UNACOIS-JAPPO for the development of value chains and modernization, supporting a decrease in access issues across key metrics. Secured other strategic partners to drive growth through young entrepreneurs.Chosen to handle financial inclusion portfolio of a record $75m with a focus on private sector development and rural agricultural finance. Used effort as the basis for building new processes and standard operating procedures that address long-standing strategy issues. Show less

Toronto, Canada Area

I led the Foundation’s work to expand Rural and Agricultural Finance and digital solutions to the unbanked. My duties and responsibilities included the following:- Monitoring and managing a portfolio of approximately $75 million in projects.- Identifies, develops and recommends projects to advance initiatives.- Provides perspective and expertise on emerging issues and trends in the Financial Inclusion field.- Oversees day-to-day activities of a particular program or… Show more I led the Foundation’s work to expand Rural and Agricultural Finance and digital solutions to the unbanked. My duties and responsibilities included the following:- Monitoring and managing a portfolio of approximately $75 million in projects.- Identifies, develops and recommends projects to advance initiatives.- Provides perspective and expertise on emerging issues and trends in the Financial Inclusion field.- Oversees day-to-day activities of a particular program or process.- Represents the Foundation and collaborates with key internal and external audiences.- Shares knowledge and learning and offers insights and solutions Show less

Toronto, Canada Area

Senegal

Established a modern mango processing and marketing plant that improved market performance and avoided post-harvest losses of 75%+ while remaining with strict budget constraints.Structured a tripartite financing scheme in the tomato value chain resulting in total loan recovery of 97% at maturity. Received commendations for innovation and ability to balance competing needs.Established several lines of financing for agricultural cooperatives in the rice value chain that were cited as… Show more Established a modern mango processing and marketing plant that improved market performance and avoided post-harvest losses of 75%+ while remaining with strict budget constraints.Structured a tripartite financing scheme in the tomato value chain resulting in total loan recovery of 97% at maturity. Received commendations for innovation and ability to balance competing needs.Established several lines of financing for agricultural cooperatives in the rice value chain that were cited as essential to a 4% increase in year-over-year revenues despite market volatility. Show less

Senegal

Senegal

Montreal, Canada Area

Strategic Leadership In Inclusive Finance, Financial Inclusion

Activities and Societies: Financial inclusion certificate Financial inclusion certificate

Certified Course In Digital Money, Certificate

Digital Money

Master Of Business Administration (M.B.A.), Financial Services

Executive program with Institute of Canadian Bankers

Graduate Diploma In Management, Management

Bachelor’S Degree, Economics