Mayada Baydas

VP Financial Inclusion

Mayada Baydas, Ph.D., is a seasoned financial and social inclusion expert with over 25 years of experience working in emerging markets. They have successfully led organizations in sectors such as microfinance, agribusiness, and non-profits, including as CEO of Emkan Finance from 2011 to 2021. Mayada has managed portfolios exceeding $300 million and worked across 30 countries, focusing on financial inclusion, gender economics, and agricultural growth strategies. They have served on multiple boards and held academic roles, including lecturing at the University of California, Davis. Currently, they are the VP of Financial Inclusion at Astra Tech.

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Dubai, United Arab Emirates

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