Strategic and results-driven leader with 20+ years of experience in innovative finance, digital financial solutions, and market systems development across East and South Africa. Proven ability to lead strategic financing initiatives that drive enterprise and systematic change, enhance climate resilience, and promote financial inclusion for agricultural women entrepreneurs and marginalized communities. Skilled in supporting the design and execution of financial and digital solutions across multi-functional projects, and fostering partnerships with strategic financial service partners to advance economic and sustainable development. Has experience designing program-linked innovative financial and digital solutions, enhancing overall project delivery and the achievement of goals in alignment with the organization's goals.