- MSc. Development Finance, University of Manchester, UK
- B.Sc. Economics (with Honours)
- Certified (PMP)
Sola is an experienced global development professional with over 18 years of experience in capacity development, business financing and advisory, program & project management.
She possesses international working experience across 4 continents – Africa, North America, Europe & Asia
She is passionate about entrepreneurship and financial inclusion of underserved communities as expressed over her career including her recent role as the Regional Manager for Inclusive Entrepreneurship at a Development Bank.
She brings strong expertise in program design and execution, paired with exceptional communication skills.
Some of her key achievements are:
- Played a pivotal role in launching the Development Bank’s first dedicated loan program for underrepresented founders (Black, Indigenous, and Women entrepreneurs), empowering 500+ small business owners.
- Designed and delivered training programs and accelerator cohorts with 90% success rates in venture launch or growth.
- Facilitated high-impact partnerships across 27 teams and 30+ ecosystem organizations.
- Trained 75+ financial professionals on inclusive lending and cultural competency practices.
- Delivered 20+ public talks/webinars, becoming a recognized voice in capacity development and inclusive entrepreneurship within the ecosystem