Nominated by the African Development Bank (AfDB), Aida Ngom is an investment banking and infrastructure finance expert with over 25 years of experience. She has a proven track record of driving impactful private sector projects across Africa. As Director for Private Sector Development at the African Development Bank, she has led key initiatives, including originating over $1 billion in transactions and helping establish Africa50. Aida holds advanced degrees in Banking and Finance from Paris University and Heriot-Watt University, as well as executive certifications from Harvard Business School and Wharton Executive Education.