Industrial Development Corporation
Linda Omara Koledade is an accomplished finance professional with extensive experience in the mining and metals sectors. Currently serving as a Dealmaker at the Industrial Development Corporation since May 2022, Linda specializes in structuring debt and equity financing for diverse businesses across Africa. As the Founder and CEO of Mustard Seed, initiated in February 2019, Linda focuses on connecting and empowering young African professionals and entrepreneurs through investment and leadership initiatives. Previous roles include positions at Investec, where Linda held titles such as Preference Share Transactor and Head of Deal Management, and management roles at Nedbank Limited and J.P. Morgan. Linda holds an Executive Master in Finance from INSEAD and a Bachelor of Business Science in Finance and Accounting from the University of Cape Town.