Susie Shuford-Lazarz

Susie Shuford-Lazarz is an accomplished Senior Portfolio Manager specializing in Business Development, Public Investment Management, and Blended Finance at FMO, the Dutch entrepreneurial development bank, since June 2019. With a robust background in catalyzing high-impact investments, Shuford-Lazarz leads initiatives that align with sustainable development goals, notably in areas such as climate action and financial inclusion. Previous roles include Senior Manager and Expert in Climate Finance at Palladium, where responsibilities spanned program design and management across Asia and Africa, as well as managerial positions at the Frankfurt School of Finance & Management and The World Bank. Shuford-Lazarz possesses a Master of Public Administration from Columbia University and a Bachelor’s degree from Rollins College, emphasizing Environmental Policy, Science, and Economics.