Experience

BFA Global

• Kenya
• Financial Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Head Of Partnerships

  • May 2021 - 2 years 8 months

  Remote BFA (Bankable Frontier Associates) is a global management consulting firm founded in 2006 that specializes in innovating around finance, tech and data in order to support the underserved in emerging economies for a sustainable and equitable world. We work at the frontiers of applied research and innovation, harnessing data science, economic analyses, financial tools, artificial intelligence, human-centered design, consumer research and lean product development for the development of… Show more BFA (Bankable Frontier Associates) is a global management consulting firm founded in 2006 that specializes in innovating around finance, tech and data in order to support the underserved in emerging economies for a sustainable and equitable world. We work at the frontiers of applied research and innovation, harnessing data science, economic analyses, financial tools, artificial intelligence, human-centered design, consumer research and lean product development for the development of new business models and products, policy design and implementation, and the building of collaborative ecosystems. As Head of Partnerships, I drive BFA Global's new partnership development in which we bring together and manage creative collaborations with the private sector, governments and civil society that tackle new opportunities and challenges arising from the success of digital financial services and the expansion of the digital economy. BFA notable projects include: - Catalyst Fund (http://catalyst-fund.org/) - OPTIX (http://optixproject.org/) - FIBR Project (http://www.fibrproject.org/) - Regtech for Regulators Accelerator (http://www.r2accelerator.org/) - Finnsalud (https://bfaglobal.com/finnsalud/) Show less



DLB International Consulting

• Owner & CEO

  • Mar 2015 - 8 years 10 months

  London, England Metropolitan Area • Credit Financing Facility Partnership: Secured angel investment to provide liquidity for a smallholder farmer and agricultural SME credit facility; Creating strategy for a multi-stakeholder pilot with a merchant platform, digital payments provider, a bank and UNCDF • Collaborated on the MacArthur Foundation Levers for Change $100 million Competition Finalist proposal and $5m COVID-19 addendum • Spearheaded special projects for fair trade farm and international exporter to generate and… Show more • Credit Financing Facility Partnership: Secured angel investment to provide liquidity for a smallholder farmer and agricultural SME credit facility; Creating strategy for a multi-stakeholder pilot with a merchant platform, digital payments provider, a bank and UNCDF • Collaborated on the MacArthur Foundation Levers for Change $100 million Competition Finalist proposal and $5m COVID-19 addendum • Spearheaded special projects for fair trade farm and international exporter to generate and diversify revenue; E.g. Renewable energy partnership to save > $360,000 annually Show less



Owino Solutions

• Uganda
• IT Services and IT Consulting
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Board Chair, Investor, Advisor

  • Dec 2010 - 13 years 1 month

  Kampala OSL is an East African ICT and cross-platform media company. • Grew OSL capacity from an individual freelancing business to an award-winning industry pioneer employing 28 staff • Led social media partnerships; E.g. Co-hosted Facebook’s inaugural Internet Governance Forum in Africa • Created pitches, strategic plans and budgets



Embassy of Ireland

• Strategic Advisor

  • Jun 2020 - Nov 2020

  Kampala, Uganda • Conducted a 5-year country strategy assessment and results analysis; • Advised and gave recommendations on the interim 2-year strategy; • Sectors included humanitarian, food security and social protection



WorldCover

• Head of Business Development/ Senior BD Specialist

  • Apr 2019 - May 2020

  WorldCover is a Y-Combinator-backed insure-tech company mitigating the financial risks associated with climate change in the agricultural sector. • Built a BD org from scratch — collaborating on internal systems and workflows; hiring and managing account exec team, and rolling out a CRM • Led East Africa business development strategy — growing global revenue by 20x • Secured, (signed, onboarded and managed) cornerstone strategic partners, One Acre Fund and Tulaa • Established… Show more WorldCover is a Y-Combinator-backed insure-tech company mitigating the financial risks associated with climate change in the agricultural sector. • Built a BD org from scratch — collaborating on internal systems and workflows; hiring and managing account exec team, and rolling out a CRM • Led East Africa business development strategy — growing global revenue by 20x • Secured, (signed, onboarded and managed) cornerstone strategic partners, One Acre Fund and Tulaa • Established WorldCover as the exclusive insurance provider for the National Ugandan Cocoa Sector Show less



TAHAL Group

• Israel
• Civil Engineering
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Business Development Specialist

  • Sep 2015 - May 2018

  Uganda • Shortlisted Tahal for $1/2 billion oil industry contract with TOTAL E&P • Initiated and led a bilateral government collaboration on a >$250,000 water for production scheme • Assisted Tahal in World Bank, African Development Bank and EU proposal and tender prep



uNight: For the Children of Uganda

• Executive Director

  • Dec 2005 - Dec 2015

  Founded uNight, a not-for profit organization committed to supporting a homegrown, sustainable and market-driven approach to post-conflict redevelopment with a mission to invest in young leaders to help rebuild northern Uganda. • Fundraised for ~$200,000 annual budgets • Set up uNight’s legal, financial and operating system frameworks • Designed and implemented all Uganda projects including a peer-to-peer selection criteria methodology • Published in Vanity Fair and HuffPo;… Show more Founded uNight, a not-for profit organization committed to supporting a homegrown, sustainable and market-driven approach to post-conflict redevelopment with a mission to invest in young leaders to help rebuild northern Uganda. • Fundraised for ~$200,000 annual budgets • Set up uNight’s legal, financial and operating system frameworks • Designed and implemented all Uganda projects including a peer-to-peer selection criteria methodology • Published in Vanity Fair and HuffPo; Spoke at Harvard, Stanford and the Tribeca Film Institute Show less



UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency

• Switzerland
• International Affairs
• 700 & Above Employee

• Consultant

  • Feb 2011 - Jun 2011

  Gulu Research and analysis for Durable Solutions Assessment of Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) in Acholi Sub-Region, Uganda.



Let's Go Travel Guides

• United States
• Travel Arrangements

• Senior Advertising Associate

  • 2003 - 2004

  Cambridge, MA Sold over $140,000 of print advertising space for widely acclaimed international budget travel guide series.



X Marketing

• Australia
• Advertising Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Sales Manager

  • Jul 2001 - Sep 2001

  London, England, United Kingdom Sold studio photography sessions on commission – closed up to to 20 customer sales daily Trained 16 new employees in street-sales and techniques in persuasive skills