Kai Ilm

Kai Ilm has extensive experience in the banking and consulting sectors, currently serving as an SME Strategy Consultant at IPC - Internationale Projekt Consult GmbH since August 2018, focusing on post-merger support and SME credit-methodology assessment. Prior roles include consulting and project coordination for the EBRD Financial Intermediaries Technical Capacity Program, along with a sabbatical in 2018. Kai Ilm previously held chief operating officer positions at FINCA Bank Kyrgyzstan CJSC and FINCA UCO CJSC, and acted as interim CEO at AccessBank Tajikistan JSC. Earlier experience includes serving as a Senior Banking Advisor at LFS Financial Systems and in various roles at IPC, including project coordination for KfW and EBRD projects. Kai Ilm's career began with foundational work at ProCredit Bank (Bulgaria), including membership on the management board and responsibilities for retail and SME operations. Educational credentials include an M.A. in East & South Slavic Studies from The University of Göttingen.