Ayla M. is a Director at IPI Partners since October 2023. Previously, Ayla served as the Americas Strategy Lead for Google, overseeing digital strategies for Alphabet's global data center portfolio from October 2018 to October 2023. Previous roles include NA-Central Region Lead and Strategic Negotiator at Lightsource bp, Renewable Power Origination & Development, and Africa Acquisitions & Development at Tishman Speyer. Ayla also gained experience as an MBA intern and investment team consultant for Hg’s RPP EU Renewable Power Fund and worked with Das Equity / Landmark Banyan Funds from 2006 to 2011. Ayla holds an MBA from London Business School and a Bachelor of Arts in Economics and Environmental Sciences from Columbia University. Additionally, Ayla is an alumnus of the University of St Andrews and Choate Rosemary Hall.