Nadia Nikolova

Nadia Nikolova is a seasoned finance professional with extensive experience in direct lending and alternative investments. Currently serving as Managing Director at Allianz Global Investors since February 2014, Nadia leads the Development Finance and Impact Credit strategies, focusing on mobilizing private capital for emerging markets to support the UN Sustainable Development Goals. Previous roles at AllianzGI include Director of Alternative Investments, where strategic product innovations were developed, and Director of Project & Infrastructure Finance, emphasizing European infrastructure transactions. Additionally, Nadia contributes as a Non-Executive Board Member for both the Long-Term Infrastructure Investors Association and the International Project Finance Association. Educational credentials include a Program for Leadership and Development from Harvard Business School and a BSc in Economics from the University of Essex.