Winnie Odhiambo currently serves as MEDA’s Director for Investment Programs and Innovation. Winnie is an investment and legal professional with over 17 years of experience in asset management, venture capital, and private equity and impact investing in emerging markets, with a focus on Africa and the Middle East. She recently expanded her expertise in the legal profession and as a regulatory compliance consultant after completing a Master of Laws degree in International Business Law from Osgoode Hall Law School at York University, Canada.
Winnie holds a Master of Science degree in Finance & Investments, as well as a Bachelor of Economics degree, both from the University of Nairobi, Kenya. Her professional certifications include a Certificate in Private Equity and Venture Capital from Harvard Business School, a Certificate in Advanced International Corporate Finance from INSEAD, and a Certified Financial Analyst (CFA) from the Institute of Certified Finacial and Investment Analysts (ICIFA) Kenya.
Winnie was selected to attend the Canadian Venture Capital Association (CVCA) and Ivey Business School Women Venture Forward Program in January 2024, an initiative financed by the Canadian government to encourage women’s representation and participation in the venture capital ecosystem in Canada.
