Lilian Simiyu serves as the Deputy Managing Director within MEDA’s Global Programs Division, supporting the management of MEDA’s investments within the Mastercard Foundation Africa Growth Fund. Her role involves investment portfolio management with auxiliary functions in relation to regulatory compliance, risk management, as well as strategy development. Lilian has 20 years’ experience within the financial and investment sector in Sub Saharan Africa cultivated across commercial banking, private equity and development finance. With substantial experience in the agriculture sector, food value chains, light manufacturing and related sub- sectors.
Lilian earned her Bachelor’s Degree from the Catholic University of Eastern Africa and holds an MBA in Strategic Management from the University of Nairobi. She has several professional certifications from the Frankfurt School of Finance and Management including Certified Expert in Climate and Renewable Energy Finance, Certified Expert in Agricultural Finance, Certified Expert in Risk Management, and Certified Expert in Financial Inclusion. She is also a Certified Public Accountant and has participated in various leadership forums including the Africa Climate Finance Leadership Program (University of Cambridge: Institute for Sustainability Leadership) and Ontological Growth Experience Women’s Leadership Program (The Boardroom Africa). Lilian is fluent in English and Swahili and has an intermediate level of Spanish.
