Brady Edholm

Brady Edholm has extensive work experience in finance and business development in emerging and frontier markets, with a particular focus on Iraq, Africa, and the Middle East. Brady currently serves as the Managing Director at Interlink Capital Strategies since July 2019, where they help people finance and do business in emerging and frontier markets. Prior to this role, they held the position of Director at the same company from January 2016 to June 2019, and Vice President from November 2012 to December 2015.

Brady also worked as a Vice President at ExWorks Capital from October 2013 to October 2015, where they offered export trade financing solutions to U.S. exporters and qualified international buyers. Before that, they were the Portfolio Manager at IMMDF from February 2011 to November 2012, responsible for the lending activities of a $50 million OPIC funded debt portfolio. Brady also acted as a Regional Loan Officer and Loan Officer (Kurdistan) at IMMDF from August 2009 to February 2011 and May 2010 to February 2011, respectively.

In 2006, Brady started their consulting firm, A-ZITAG, focusing on the reconstruction and development of northern Iraq and advising Iraqi companies on attracting financing and partners. Brady also has experience as Vice President, Middle East and Africa at Interlink Capital Strategies from June 2005 to August 2006, where they managed the African and Iraqi operations and relationships of a consulting firm specializing in emerging market finance and business development.

Earlier in their career, Brady worked as the Finance Director, Iraq at SkyLink Air and Logistics from November 2003 to June 2005, where they were responsible for financial management, business analysis, and recommendations for commercial ventures. Brady also served as an Independent Consultant from January 1997 to October 2003, performing research and writing projects on investment and financing in emerging markets.

Brady's work experience also includes roles as an Associate at Leigh Fisher Associates from February 2001 to November 2001, a Sr. Research Assistant at the Investment Company Institute from June 1996 to February 2001, and a Legislative Intern at the United States Senate from September 1993 to February 1994.

Brady Edholm has a diverse education history. Brady obtained a Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in Business/Commerce, General from Brigham Young University in the years 1984-1991. Following this, they pursued an MBA in International Business from Vlerick Business School from 1991-1992. In 1993-1994, they attended The Catholic University of America, Columbus School of Law, focusing on Law, but it is not specified whether they completed a degree. Furthermore, in 1997-1998, they studied Development Economics and Politics at SOAS University of London, although no degree name is mentioned.

In addition to their formal education, Brady Edholm also holds certifications in Islamic finance. Brady became a Certified Islamic Finance Expert (CIFE) from the Ethica Institute of Islamic Finance in November 2010. Similarly, they obtained the certification of Certified Islamic Banker (CIB) from AIMS - Islamic Finance Institute in July 2010.