Moderator: Nadia Sood, CEO CreditEnable, India

Nadia Sood is the CEO and Founder of CreditEnable, a company that uses data analytics and AI to tackle financial challenges and operates the largest SME credit marketplace in India. She is a serial entrepreneur, investor, and advocate for SMEs, especially those led by women. Sood's vision is to make affordable finance accessible to every SME. She began her career with the UN under Kofi Annan, leading to a 20-year career in investment focused on societal and climate change. Previously, she served as Nestle’s Director of Health and Wellness, transforming it into a health-focused company. As Executive VP of South Asia for SN Power, she contributed to significant renewable energy projects and grew the fund's assets significantly. She co-founded Impact Investment Partners LLP, the UK's first FCA-authorised emerging markets impact investment firm. Sood holds degrees from Georgetown and Columbia Universities and is a member of the Young Presidents’ Organisation. She has been featured in Forbes, contributes to international media, and is a published author

Angela Maria Panqueva Rodriguez, head of Equity and Inclusion, Bancamia

An innovation leader for financial, economic, and social inclusion, with an emphasis on gender focus and vulnerable populations. A lawyer with a master's degree in International Relations and Conflict Resolution from Sergio Arboleda University, with additional studies in the digital economy and Innovation for financial markets at University Javeriana, as well as Human Rights studies. With over 15 years of experience, she has worked on strategies and programs for economic, sustainable, and inclusive development, targeting various population groups, including women, children, migrants, and conflict victims.

Her professional career has consistently focused on international cooperation for sustainable development, gender equality promotion, and the economic autonomy of women, both in the private sector and academic research. She has contributed to human management areas by implementing inclusive leadership, creating safe organizational environments, and developing initiatives that encourage personal and professional well-being. Currently, she is the head of Equity and Inclusion at a development social bank, the leader of the Committee of Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion at the Colombian Banks Association, and serves on the board of directors.

Phyllis Owusu-Kumi, Transformation Manager, Sinapi Aba Savings and Loans, Ghana

Phyllis is a dynamic and visionary leader dedicated to the advancement of Women Empowerment and Inclusion. She has over a decade of experience in managing and implementing transformative programs, a proven track record of empowering women and fostering inclusive environments specifically within the SME sub sector. Currently serving as the Transformation /Client Development Manager at Sinapi Aba, a leading Non-Bank Financial Institution committed to improving the lives of the economically active poor in Ghana, she has passion for creating social impact and financial inclusion. Phyllis also spearheads initiatives designed to uplift and empower women through education, economic opportunities, and advocacy executing this through women mentorship, women empowerment conferences (business clinics, market linkage) and Gender trainings. Prior to her current role as a Transformation Manager, she held various positions as the Relationship and Compliance Supervisor, where She was instrumental in driving significant operational initiatives through credit operations and compliance. Her expertise includes developing and implementing strategic frameworks, fostering a culture of continuous improvement, and leveraging technology to enhance operational efficiency. She joined Sinapi Aba in 2007.

Chioma K Ogwo, UNIT HEAD, PROD & SEG, PORTOFOLIO MGR, Access Bank, PLC, Nigeria

Experienced Small & Medium Enterprises (SME) strategy, product development and portfolio management professional with over fifteen years’ experience in the Financial Services sector. Well-rounded and in-depth experience also covering critical business functions such as Business and Personal Banking, Relationship and Stakeholder Management, Internal Control and Compliance. Possessing valuable legal background as well as excellent written and verbal communication skills.