Sébastien Simonot

Sébastien Simonot currently serves as a Special Operations Officer at Proparco since November 2023. Previously, Sébastien held the position of Senior Investment Officer at Fondation GCA - Grameen Crédit Agricole from July 2020 to November 2023, managing investment portfolios across eight countries to support microfinance institutions and impact enterprises focused on rural and societal commitments. Notable experience includes roles as Senior Investment Advisor during the Covid-19 pandemic, Certified Trainer for HR and finance managers at Bioforce, and as Independent Senior Consultant at MIX, where innovative financial inclusion mapping solutions were designed. Sébastien also contributed to the banking sector as Head of Banking Services at AccessBank Tanzania and has a strong background in microfinance consulting with Entrepreneurs du Monde and the International Finance Corporation. Educational qualifications include a Master’s degree in Accounting, Audit, and Finance from Université de Bourgogne, various certificates in microfinance, sustainable finance, and innovative business models from prestigious institutions.