Eva Masinde, CFA

Eva is a seasoned finance and strategy specialist with over thirteen years of experience spanning advisory, international development, and philanthropic-driven investments.

Her work includes engagements with governments, SMEs, and large enterprises, focusing on financial analysis, market research, project management, and strategic design. She has supported the design and implementation of technical assistance facilities in sectors such as agriculture and infrastructure, collaborating with public and private sector stakeholders, including UNDP, UN-Habitat, and the Millennium Challenge Corporation.

Earlier in her career, Eva worked in Kenya’s capital markets, where she led investment research and delivered strategic recommendations for both institutional and retail clients. Eva currently supports the Economic Development and Investment Council (EDIC), an initiative focused on driving enterprise growth, market access, innovation, and investment in the Greater Mombasa region. She also supports the Youth Futures Development Bank (YFDB), a global initiative that seeks to embed youth employment in infrastructure development by leveraging planned investments to generate quality jobs and livelihood opportunities.

She is passionate about building inclusive economic systems and advancing locally rooted, scalable solutions through catalytic capital and systems-level thinking.