Constant has over 20 years of Risk experience in Financial Services and Investment Banking with great exposure having worked across Africa and Europe. Prior to joining AGF, Constant was working for Natixis Paris as a Risk Management Consultant before which he worked in various companies including BPCE Group, Lyxor Asset Management and Société Générale in various capacities in Risk department. He also has an entrepreneurial experience, having founded and managed Sunze Technologie, a company operating in Solar Energy and Energy efficiency. Constant is a bilingual French and Ivorian National. He holds a Master of Business Administration with a major in finance from ESSEC Business School in France and a Master’s degree in Statistics and Economics from ENSEA (School of Statistics and Economics) in Abidjan (Côte d’Ivoire).

Daisy Wanjie has extensive experience in banking, financial services and auditing. Her skills range from managing financial accounts, developing and allocating budget, financial reporting and forecasting. Prior to her current role, she was the Group Chief Accountant. She was in charge of accounting services, creating growth plans, making financial projections, maintaining operating budgets and monitoring financial activities. Daisy was previously working in the banking industry in charge of Finance and Administration. She has also worked as both an external and internal auditor. She holds a Masters in Business Administration and a Bachelor’s Degree in Finance from the University of Nairobi.

Allan is an experienced Human Resources professional with over 19 years of experience in providing tailored HR solutions and strategic advice to businesses of all sizes. He has a proven track record of developing and implementing effective HR strategies, processes and policies that enable organizations to achieve their long-term objectives. Prior to his current role, he was the Country Cluster HR Senior Manager at Citibank N.A., Kenya where he provided support to the East Africa franchise. His expertise covers a wide range of areas including Talent Management, Human Capital Risk Management, HR Project Management, Change Management, Third Party Risk Management, Employee Relations, Learning and Development, Benefits and Compensation. A Kenyan national, Allan holds a Global Executive Master’s of Business Administration from United States International University, Nairobi/ Frankfurt School of Finance & Management, A Post Graduate Diploma in Human Resource Management from Moi University and a Bachelor of Arts degree (Economics Majors) from University of Nairobi. He is an accredited Executive Coach and a Full Member of the Institute of Human Resource Management of Kenya.

Ali has extensive experience in auditing across several financial and non-financial sectors, gained with the Big Four audit firms. His main areas of expertise include: auditing, compliance, finance & accounting, processes optimization, and control systems. Prior to his current role, he was the Senior Internal Controller at African Guarantee Fund. Before joining AGF, Ali was an Audit Supervisor at Deloitte, based in Cote d’Ivoire, in charge of the agro-industry sector. He has previously worked at Ernst & Young as a Senior Financial Auditor, based in Cote d’Ivoire, and at Société Africaine de Plantations d’Hévéas (SAPH) an affiliate of SIFCA Group. An Ivorian national, Ali is a graduate with a Master of Science in Finance, Marketing & Management from ESCA Business School and a Business English Certificate from the University Of Brighton, England.

Juneid is a Barrister-at-Law and has been called to the Bar of England and Wales in 2008 and to the Bar of Mauritius in 2009. Prior to joining AGF, he was a senior associate in a top-tier law firm in Mauritius and was involved in both the corporate and litigation fields. He has been actively involved in the global business sector in Mauritius and in relation to company secretarial duties. He advised on the setting up and operations of collective investment schemes and private equity funds in Mauritius with a focus on Africa and was the legal adviser holding directorships in various global business companies and funds in Mauritius. Juneid is a Mauritian citizen. He holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Law from the University of Birmingham (UK) and also successfully completed the Bar Vocational Course before being called at the Honourable Society of Gray’s Inn in London, England.

With over 13 years of experience in the financial sector, Nishdeep’s current role focuses on structuring transactions with various partners, fundraising and project management. Additionally, she oversees the implementation of the Affirmative Finance Action for Women in Africa – Guarantee for Growth program (AFAWA G4G) which aims to enhance the capacity of financial institutions to address the needs of women entrepreneurs. Prior to joining African Guarantee Fund, Nishdeep was the Head of Wealth Products at Standard Chartered Bank. She has received several accolades during her career, including, a global award for her contribution to product development and change management. She holds a master’s degree in International Business and Entrepreneurship from the European Business School and a bachelor’s degree in Development Economics and International Development from Towson University. Nishdeep is passionate about Africa’s economic growth and the role of women entrepreneurs in advancing the continent’s growth; she envisions a world where equal-based financial opportunities are provided to all Small and Medium Enterprises and works towards mobilizing partnerships to achieve this.

Patrick is a development finance specialist with experience spanning over 20 years working directly with different financial institutions in Africa as well as international development organizations. Prior to joining African Guarantee Fund, he was the Head, Social Performance Management for Grameen Foundation covering the Africa Region. A Kenyan national, Patrick holds a Master’s Degree in Marketing from Kenyatta University, and is a Certified Expert in Climate Finance and SME Finance from Frankfurt School of Finance and Management. He is passionate about impact and capacity enhancement across the different development finance value chains in Africa.

Yves has been a director at more than 10 companies around the world including Commercial Banks, Development Banks, Central Banks, Airlines and Real Estate Companies. He has served as Africa Director and Regional Director East Africa both at AFD (French Development Agency), Diplomat at French Foreign Affairs Ministry, Deputy CEO at Air Afrique and General auditor at Arthur Andersen. Yves holds a Master’s Degree in Business Administration from ESSEC Business School and is a Chartered Certified Accountant.