

Khadra Abdullahi
Location
Geneva
Field of Study
International Finance
Expertise
Investments, impact investing, business development
About
Finance executive
Growth focused thought leader with a proven talent for aligning business strategy and objectives with established financial management paradigms to achieve maximum operational impacts with minimum resource expenditures.
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Skills
Agile Project Management
Building New Business
Business Portfolio Management
Client Relationships Strengthening
Cross Functional Team Building
Fundraising
Global Strategy Development
Investment Decisions
Open for
fulltime
cofounder
Work Experience
Insei Consulting
2020-04 - 2021-11
CEO & Founder
Geneva
cofounder
Established a company with aim of creating a VC fund investing in African start ups active in health tech
Faisal Private Bank/Bureau
2013-08 - 2020-03
Chief Investment Officer
Geneva
fulltime
Managed a portfolio of assets valued at over $900 million Member of the Executive & Investment Committees Oversaw executive management of operations Developed and implemented financial and investment strategies Managed portfolio companies in Cyprus, Slovakia and Germany Developed new business (asset allocation, Islamic equity fund, etc.) Negotiated strategic partnerships and joint ventures at a senior level
PATH
2021-11 - 2023-02
Business Development
Geneva
fulltime
Contribute to the elaboration of PATH's short term and longer-term business development strategy for the Middle East region. Research and analyze the donor landscape of the Middle East region. Perform competitor analysis for the Middle East region. Cultivate relationships with donors and log interactions in Salesforce. Represent PATH in business development efforts Provide assistance in identifying partnership opportunities. Structuring of innovative finance instruments (Development Impact Bonds)
IntraHealth International
2023-03 -
Consultant
Geneva
freelancer
Support the Cardio4Cities Coalition in achieving its goals of combating cardiovascular disease in Low and Middle Income Countries by providing guidance and implementation support for the following activities: 1. Identify and approach potential future members of the coalition 2. Identify cities that will be joining the coalition (selection and eligibility criteria) 3. Develop tailored CVD prevention and control programs for each city: • Assess CVD burden in each LMIC city represented in the coalition • Identify gaps in existing CVD prevention and control programs in each city • Develop tailored CVD prevention and control programs based on assessed and identified gaps 4. Identify appropriate innovative finance instrument: • Conduct a review of existing innovative finance mechanisms for CVD prevention and control programs in LMICs. • Identify the strengths and weaknesses of the existing financing mechanisms. • Identify impact investors that would be the ideal partners in the venture • Develop an innovative and sustainable financing mechanism for the Cardio4Cities Coalition that leverages catalytic funding from donors and the private sector. 5. Identifying investors and funders 6. Stakeholder engagement and communication: • Develop a stakeholder engagement plan for the Cardio4Cities Coalition that includes regular communication with stakeholders. • Conduct stakeholder meetings and consultations to ensure that CVD prevention and control programs are tailored to the specific needs of each city. • Develop communication materials and messages to promote the activities of the Cardio4Cities Coalition.
Academic Experience
University of Geneva -
2003.09 - 2005.02
Master of Arts, MA in International Relations