Zoya Shabir Siddiqui

Zoya Shabir Siddiqui is an experienced professional in development and partnerships, currently serving as the Development and Partnerships Manager at Acumen since June 2023, focusing on impact investing through patient capital. Concurrently, Zoya holds the position of Director of Investments and Climate Strategy at Opus, working on transforming vehicle testing and reducing emissions in collaboration with the Government of Punjab. From October 2013 to June 2023, Zoya was the Strategic Partnerships Manager for BRAC, engaging the UK and European private sectors to unlock capital and form strategic partnerships. Previous roles include Programme Officer for Strategic Partnerships at CARE Pakistan, Business Development Coordinator at Women for Women International, and an intern at both the UN Environment Programme and the Commission on Sustainable Development. Zoya holds a Bachelor of Arts in International Economics and French from Bryn Mawr College and has attended the London School of Economics for additional studies.