Ayso van Eysinga

Ayso van Eysinga is a seasoned finance professional with extensive experience in sovereign credit analysis and emerging markets, currently serving as a Director at Citi since June 2019, focusing on frontier sovereign credit in CEEMEA with an emphasis on Africa and distressed debt. Previously, Ayso held the position of Vice President at Jefferies, where the focus was on Sub Saharan Africa's fixed income market. Prior experience includes an Associate role at Eurasia Group, where African political and economic analysis was delivered for various entities, and significant research contributions during an MA candidacy at Johns Hopkins School of Advanced International Studies. Ayso's early career involved impactful roles such as a Practicum Student at USAID and a Certification Officer at The Cocoa Abrabopa Association, showcasing a blend of analytical skills and practical field experience. Educational credentials include a Master’s degree in International Economics and African Studies from Johns Hopkins and a Bachelor’s degree in History from The University of Edinburgh.