Experience

British International Investment

• United Kingdom
• Financial Services
• 300 - 400 Employee

• Investment Director

  • Oct 2019 - Present

  Financial Institutions, Equity - Africa and South Asia Financial Institutions, Equity - Africa and South Asia



Advans Microfinance Network

• France
• Financial Services
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Board Member

  • Jan 2021 - Present



Financial Inclusion Forum UK

• United Kingdom
• Non-profit Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Board Member

  • Sep 2019 - Present



CDC Group plc

• United Kingdom
• Financial Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Investment Manager

  • Jun 2017 - Oct 2019



Progression Capital

• London, United Kingdom

• Consultant

  • Mar 2017 - Apr 2017

  Analysis of the equity investment opportunity into the low-cost private school market in Sub-Saharan Africa and Asia; including - Researching the market for regions and key countries e.g. demand, regulatory environment, average fees, existing players - Mapping the business models for existing chains of low cost private schools and identifying key trends - Analysis of stock market traded companies in the education sector - Analysis of recent transactions in the sector - Building a financial model with paradigm cases to indicate the returns to equity investors over an investment cycle of 5-8 years



Atlantic Endeavour

• London, United Kingdom

• Project Manager

  • Sep 2014 - Feb 2017

  Project Manager for a team of four young women who set out in December 2016 to row across the Atlantic Ocean as part of the Talisker Whisky Atlantic Challenge. - Completed the ocean row, covering almost 3000 miles from La Gomera to Antigua in 55 days - Raised sponsorship of over £65,000 from corporates, individuals, and events - Organised and ran a successful black tie ball raising over £15,000 in profit - Co-ordinated the purchase of insurance, equipment and boat lease for the race - Completed safety at sea, navigation, and radio courses - Met difficult training and nutrition goals to prepare ourselves for the endurance event - Raised over £13,000 for Mind, the UK mental health charity www.atlanticendeavour.com



CDC Group plc

• United Kingdom
• Financial Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Investment Analyst/ Executive

  • Jul 2012 - May 2016

  INVESTMENT (buy-side) - Co-lead on developing CDC’s microfinance sector investment strategy across Africa and South Asia - Evaluation of new investment opportunities including conducting financial analysis, modelling and stress testing of business plans, consideration of appropriate deal structure, and assessment of valuation and investment returns - Conducted on-site due diligences of microfinance institutions - Negotiated with management, companies, legal teams and other investors on investment agreements and other aspects of deal execution - Prepared and presented material on opportunities to the Investment Committee - Approval for 11 equity, fund, and debt deals totalling US$290m: including lead role on Tier 2 debt (US$50m) and equity transactions (US$30m) PORTFOLIO MANAGEMENT - Co-management of historic portfolio of 11 global investments (3 holding companies and 8 funds) totalling US$275m as well as new portfolio of 5 investments totalling US$131m - Participation on fund Advisory Committees and shareholder representative for two holding companies - Prepared periodic reports to monitor financial and strategic performance and development impact - Supported two Indian Microfinance Institutions as they were awarded in -principle licences and transitioned to Small Finance Banks - Supported an equity investment through an IPO in April 2016 for US$323m, which was 17x oversubscribed and provided CDC with an unrealised IRR of 44% (58% after the first day of trading) - CDC lead on the two year transformation of Advans SA’s company structure including the process of integration and acquisition of a consulting company, a capital increase, and renegotiation of the shareholder’s agreement and employee stock ownership plan - Represented CDC on international panels, conferences and roundtables on microfinance investment, development, and client protection issues, including the Social Performance Task Force



Nesta

• United Kingdom
• Non-profit Organization Management
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Impact Investment Analyst

  • Mar 2012 - Jul 2012

  - Assisted in structuring and launch of Nesta Impact Investments: a £25 million fund investing in innovative companies tackling challenges faced by older people, children and communities in the UK - Portfolio management of existing Nesta impact investments and social enterprises - Financial analysis and evaluation of new investment opportunities and proposals in the social impact market - Assisted in structuring and launch of Nesta Impact Investments: a £25 million fund investing in innovative companies tackling challenges faced by older people, children and communities in the UK - Portfolio management of existing Nesta impact investments and social enterprises - Financial analysis and evaluation of new investment opportunities and proposals in the social impact market



Sharana Social Development Organisation

• Pondicherry Area, India

• Volunteer Business Advisor

  • Oct 2011 - Dec 2011

  • Development of business plans, cash flow analysis, and product costing for revenue-generating streams • Implementation of stock and cash controls • Preparation of fundraising proposal documents for external donors • Development of business plans, cash flow analysis, and product costing for revenue-generating streams • Implementation of stock and cash controls • Preparation of fundraising proposal documents for external donors



Grameen Bank

• Dhaka, Bangladesh

• Business Trainee

  • Sep 2011 - Oct 2011

  • Placement with a leading microfinance bank (Nobel Peace Prize 2006) • Undertook the Basic Training Program: technical aspects of microcredit systems and procedures, including accounting and loan monitoring • Worked alongside managers in a village branch at grassroots level • Placement with a leading microfinance bank (Nobel Peace Prize 2006) • Undertook the Basic Training Program: technical aspects of microcredit systems and procedures, including accounting and loan monitoring • Worked alongside managers in a village branch at grassroots level



Citi

• United States
• Financial Services
• 700 & Above Employee

• Analyst - Debt Capital Markets

  • Nov 2010 - Sep 2011

  • Origination of a number of benchmark bonds (€1billion+) in the Public Sector, including lead manager on the EFSF’s inaugural 5-year €5bn issue • Authored daily capital market updates for public sector debt issuers • Co-ordination of origination, legal, support and syndication teams during bond issuance • Creation of termsheets and proposal documents • Origination of a number of benchmark bonds (€1billion+) in the Public Sector, including lead manager on the EFSF’s inaugural 5-year €5bn issue • Authored daily capital market updates for public sector debt issuers • Co-ordination of origination, legal, support and syndication teams during bond issuance • Creation of termsheets and proposal documents



EY

• United Kingdom
• IT Services and IT Consulting
• 700 & Above Employee

• Executive - Transaction Advisory Services

  • Aug 2006 - Sep 2010

  Four years of corporate lead advisory experience in Capital and Debt Advisory, M&A, Project Finance, and Corporate Restructuring Sept 2009 – Sept 2010: Executive, Capital and Debt Markets Advisory - Advised on a £35m debt fund raising for a UK software company - £2 billion property business restructuring including senior and junior debt and swap liabilities - US$250m private placement: process, pricing and terms advice to a listed UK engineering company - Responsible for weekly capital market analysis and commentary Aug 2006 – Aug 2009: Analyst, Transaction Advisory Services - Sell-side advisory on ‘So Good’ dairy alternative beverages to Royal Wessanen NV - Administration of a large Icelandic bank. Secondment to the bank’s Investment Banking team, managing a c.£500m portfolio of leveraged loans, including participations in syndicated LBOs and bilateral deals - Acted as Sponsor advising a minerals company of their obligations when listing on the LSE



Raleigh International

• United Kingdom
• Travel Arrangements
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Adventure Project Manager

  • Jan 2010 - Apr 2010

  • Twelve weeks working for a leading UK youth charity • Leading a group of twelve people of various nationalities aged between 18-21 • Responsible for the management, budgeting, and completion of a building project in a remote area as well as treks and daily tasks for the group • Expedition first aid, radio and leadership skills • Twelve weeks working for a leading UK youth charity • Leading a group of twelve people of various nationalities aged between 18-21 • Responsible for the management, budgeting, and completion of a building project in a remote area as well as treks and daily tasks for the group • Expedition first aid, radio and leadership skills



Hanoi Childrens Palace School

• Hanoi, Vietnam

• English Teacher

  • May 2006 - Aug 2006



Krazy Kanguruh

• St Anton, Austria

• Waitress / bar staff

  • Dec 2005 - Apr 2006



Projecto Peru

• Lima, Peru

• Volunteer in Peruvian children's home

  • Jun 2005 - Aug 2005