Lilian Simiyu
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.
Charity Kabango
Charity Kabango is an accomplished entrepreneur, strategist, and co-founder of ESPartners (Entrepreneurial Solutions Partners), a leading advisory firm focused on unlocking growth potential for businesses across Africa. Driven by a deep commitment to fostering inclusive economic development, Charity has dedicated her career to empowering African entrepreneurs to create prosperity for themselves and their communities.
Derek Cameron
Derek Cameron is the Senior Vice President, Global Programs at MEDA. As SVP GP, he is a member of MEDA’s executive leadership team and provides strategic leadership to achieve MEDA’s global impact. He is the acting Managing Director for the Africa Growth Fund.
Dorothy Nyambi
Dr. Dorothy Nyambi is the President and CEO of MEDA. Dorothy is a thought leader in international development, devoted to creating dynamic organizations that respect diversity, equity and inclusion and succeed in times of challenge and change. Dorothy has experience providing knowledge-based, strategic leadership for effective implementation of an organization’s mission and goals. With a 25+ year career in the sector and applied governance experience, Dorothy’s work is founded on and informed by unique life experience and a commitment to authentic leadership.
