Curriculum Vitae

    From Wall Street to humanitarian leadership in Southeast Asia - a unique journey bridging finance and sustainable development

    Professional Experience

    Program Manager - Inclusive Green Economy and Finance (IGEF)

    Oxfam

    Phnom Penh, Cambodia
    October 2019 - Present
    Current
    • •Managing a team of 6, working with over 27 partners with a localization lens
    • •Development and management of program including 6 major projects focusing on Livelihood, Climate Change, Green Finance, Sustainable Value Chain Development, and SME/Private Sector Development
    • •Building and managing a high-impact team of women leaders delivering transformative projects
    • •Part of Oxfam Leadership Team contributing to program growth and leadership development
    Global Advisor/PM - Private Sector Development

    Oxfam

    Indonesia, Cambodia, and Thailand (Roving)
    October 2016 - 2021
    Past
    • •Worked across Oxfam GB's Global Portfolio with focus on ASEAN region
    • •Designed and launched GRAISEA (Gender Transformative and Responsible Agricultural Investments in SE Asia) Phase 1 & 2
    • •Leading Oxfam's work in Gender Lens Investment (GLI) space in SE Asia
    • •Designed and launched Lanka Social Ventures, Sri Lanka's first social enterprise sustainable gendered incubator/accelerator
    Regional Financial Sector/Impact Investment Advisor

    Oxfam GB

    Bangkok, Thailand
    June 2014 - 2016
    Past
    • •Forged links between impact investors and Oxfam programs supporting enterprise development
    • •Led consortium of Impact Investment Houses and networks (AVPN, SENA, SANKALP) focusing on the missing middle
    • •Contributed to Business Development totaling USD 50mm
    • •Designed and launched Global Impactors Network - regional mentor matching service for SMEs
    Strategic Advisor

    Platform Impact

    Southeast Asia
    January 2024 - Present
    Past
    • •Supporting impact-driven initiatives and sustainable business models
    • •Advising on strategic direction and program development
    Strategic Advisor

    Mekong Inclusive Ventures

    Mekong Region
    January 2024 - Present
    Past
    • •Guiding inclusive investment strategies in the Mekong region
    • •Supporting portfolio companies and impact measurement
    Strategic Advisor

    ANGIN Indonesia

    Indonesia
    2023 - Present
    Past
    • •Advising on angel investment and impact entrepreneurship across Indonesia
    • •Supporting ecosystem development and investor relations
    Strategic Advisor

    Lanka Social Ventures

    Sri Lanka
    2015 - Present
    Past
    • •Advising Sri Lanka's first social enterprise sustainable gendered incubator/accelerator
    • •Supporting social enterprises, community organizations, and SMEs
    • •Guiding strategy and impact measurement frameworks
    Independent Consultant

    Education, FnB, Micro Finance, Financial Services

    Bangkok, Taipei, Seoul, Dhaka, New York
    2005 - 2014
    Past
    • •Clients: Grameen Bank, BRAC, ChungDham International, Eternal Life Christ College, Citigroup
    • •Provided strategic consulting across education, food & beverage, microfinance, and financial services sectors
    • •Worked across multiple markets in Asia and New York supporting institutional development and growth
    Vice President - Wealth Management Group

    Morgan Stanley

    New York, NY, U.S
    2001 - 2003
    Past
    • •Managed assets for labor union pension funds and high net worth individuals
    • •Implemented strategies across 250 high net worth and institutional portfolios
    • •Transacted approximately USD 700 million in fixed income and equity product sales
    • •Designed and implemented strategies for risk management, portfolio construction and preservation
    Vice President - Wealth Management Group

    Gruntal and Co

    New York, NY
    1995 - 2001
    Past
    • •Built base of institutional and high net worth clients from ground up
    • •Managed portfolio of over USD 400 million
    • •Advisory clients included pension funds, non-bank financial institutions, family offices and HNW individuals
    • •Negotiated sales of USD 250+ million in various financial products
    Associate V.P - Private Banking Group

    Citi Smith Barney

    New York, NY, U.S.A
    1990 - 1995
    Past
    • •Grew and managed portfolio of high net worth and institutional clients
    • •Negotiated sales of over USD 250 million of fixed income products with financial institutions
    • •Built and developed high-performing diverse team, creating community for best practice sharing
    • •Partnered with product management, trading, local marketing, and PR functions

    Expertise & Skills

    Finance & Investment
    • •Impact Investment
    • •Gender Lens Investment (GLI)
    • •Nature Based Financing
    • •Outcomes Based Financing
    • •Portfolio Construction and Management
    Sustainable Development
    • •Climate Change Programs
    • •Green Finance
    • •Sustainable Value Chains
    • •SME Development
    • •Agricultural Investments
    Technology & Innovation
    • •Blockchain Traceability
    • •E-Commerce Solutions
    • •Digital Finance
    • •Technology Integration
    • •Innovation Strategy
    Leadership & Management
    • •Program Management
    • •Team Leadership
    • •Consortium Building and Management
    • •Strategic Planning
    Business Development
    • •Social Enterprise Development
    • •Incubator/Accelerator Design
    • •Market Access Strategy
    • •Fundraising
    • •Client Relationship Management
    Development Sector Focus Areas
    • •Water and Sanitation (WASH)
    • •Supply Chains: Fishery, Cashew Nuts, Rice, Apparel
    • •Eco Tourism
    • •Education
    • •Financial Inclusion
    • •Community Development

    Education

    MSc

    Development Studies (International Development)

    School of Oriental and African Studies (SOAS), University of London

    London, England
    May 2005
    BSc

    Finance/Economics

    Minnesota State University

    Winona, Minnesota, U.S.A
    May 1990