U.S. Trade and Development Agency
Mohammed Essay is a seasoned professional with extensive experience in business development and investment analysis, currently serving as a Senior Business Development Manager and Country Representative for Southern Africa at the U.S. Trade and Development Agency since September 2021. In this role, Mohammed manages a grants and contracts portfolio aimed at supporting large-scale infrastructure projects across various sectors, including ICT, Energy, Healthcare, Transportation, and Agribusiness. Prior to this, Mohammed provided strategic consulting services at the U.S. Commercial Service and worked as a Senior Financial and Investment Analyst at Symphony Investor Communications. Earlier career experience includes an Investment Analyst position at the Metal and Engineering Industries Benefit Fund Administrators. Mohammed holds a Master's Degree in Development Economics and International Trade from the University of Johannesburg, along with additional qualifications in Project Management and Economics.
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U.S. Trade and Development Agency
The U.S. Trade and Development Agency helps companies create U.S. jobs through the export of U.S. goods and services for priority infrastructure projects in emerging economies. USTDA links U.S. businesses to export opportunities by funding project preparation and partnership building activities that develop sustainable infrastructure and foster economic growth in partner countries. USTDA generates an average of $136 in U.S. exports for every dollar it programs toward advancing infrastructure projects in emerging economies. Since its inception, the Agency has supported more than $115 billion in U.S. exports, helping companies create good-paying jobs across the United States.