Womensworldbanking
New York, US · 4 known investors
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Women's World Banking Asset Management invests approximately $115M in inclusive financial institutions across emerging markets to enable women's economic empowerment. The organization focuses on low-income and underserved populations by funding companies that provide access to finance, supply chains, and productivity software while conducting gender-focused research and technical assistance.
Founders & leadership
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Michaela WalshinFounder
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Esther Ocloo
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Ela Bhatt
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Mary OkeloinMary Okelo has worked across finance, microenterprise, and development in the public, private, and nonprofit sectors, with background in banking and education. She leads Women's World Banking Asset Management, which invests in inclusive financial institutions to support women's economic empowerment in emerging markets.
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Mary Ellen IskenderianinPresident & CEOMary Ellen Iskenderian is President and CEO of Women's World Banking, a nonprofit focused on financial inclusion for low-income women in developing economies. She previously spent 17 years at the International Finance Corporation and earlier worked at Lehman Brothers, and holds an MBA from Yale School of Management and a BS in International Economics from Georgetown University's School of Foreign Service.
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Frequently asked questions
- What does Womensworldbanking do?
- Women's World Banking Asset Management invests approximately $115M in inclusive financial institutions across emerging markets to enable women's economic empowerment. The organization focuses on low-income and underserved populations by funding companies that provide access to finance, supply chains, and productivity software while conducting gender-focused research and technical assistance.
- Who founded Womensworldbanking?
- Womensworldbanking was founded by Michaela Walsh, Esther Ocloo, Ela Bhatt, Mary Okelo.
- Who are Womensworldbanking's investors?
- Womensworldbanking's investors include Franklin Templeton, Blue Haven Initiative, Emfarsis, Goodwell Investments.
- Where is Womensworldbanking headquartered?
- Womensworldbanking is headquartered in New York, US.



