Sylvia Chahonyo

Sylvia Chahonyo is a senior executive with extensive experience in investment banking, credit, and risk management. Currently serving as Managing Director and General Manager at GCR Ratings since September 2019, Sylvia is dedicated to enhancing the African capital landscape and improving funding access for African entities. Prior to this role, Sylvia was an Executive Director at Moody's Investors Service in South Africa from November 2014 to August 2019. Sylvia's background also includes a unique participation as race crew in the Clipper Round the World Yacht Race and the Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race. Earlier career positions include roles in Debt Capital Markets at Standard Bank and as Head of Legal and Compliance at Stanbic Bank Kenya. Sylvia holds an LLB (Hons) from the University of East Anglia and completed further education at Saïd Business School, University of Oxford. Sylvia is also an Advocate of the High Court of Kenya.