Coaching Support

You can avail of support from dedicated coaches that will help structure and present your ideas, answer questions, and be your sparring partner as you prepare your submission
In addition, the coaches will help you answer any questions that you might have about the award.

Extensive experience in conducting holistic organizational diagnostics, developing performance management systems, and driving sustainable, people-centred change in culture and strategy.
Specializes in designing comprehensive skills development programs that enhance employability, improve employment quality, and align HR and operations processes to enhance workforce performance.
With a strong focus on Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion, she leads multi-national teams and delivers impactful, globally relevant projects.
Fluent in English, Spanish, French and can support companies from across different regions and countries.

A program development specialist, who has designed and implemented multiple bespoke technical assistance and blended finance programs supporting growth stage enterprises secure growth capital in emerging markets.
Fluent in English and Nepali. Conversant in Hindi. Anupam can support companies based in Nepal and South Asia.

Extensive experience in investment screening and due diligence at both fund and portfolio company levels. Skilled in allocating capital through private equity, venture capital, and SME debt funds, working across diverse cultural and geographic contexts, particularly in emerging markets.
Expert in combining technical assistance with financial instruments to drive sustainable enterprise growth with strong ability to guide enterprises and funds in shaping business ideas into structured project proposals.
Experienced in supply and value chain analysis, and in developing monitoring and evaluation frameworks for impact measurement. Strong communicator with the ability to explain complex concepts clearly and craft high-quality proposals.
Experience working in diverse cultural and geographic contexts, particularly in emerging markets. Fluent in English and can support companies in Africa and other regions.

A climate finance professional and CFA Charter holder with experience in climate-smart investments and development of SME focused investment strategies across South Asia, East Africa, and Central America.
Combines financial expertise and enterprise investment know-how with a proven track record of executing debt and equity transactions, managing high-impact portfolios, and supporting both SMEs and public entities in accessing climate and development finance.
Fluent in Bangla and English, with deep experience working with national governments, DFIs, and private sector actors; can support companies in Bangladesh and broader South Asia.

Shaon

A climate finance professional and CFA Charter holder with experience in climate-smart investments and development of SME focused investment strategies across South Asia, East Africa, and Central America.
Combines financial expertise and enterprise investment know-how with a proven track record of executing debt and equity transactions, managing high-impact portfolios, and supporting both SMEs and public entities in accessing climate and development finance.
Fluent in Bangla and English, with deep experience working with national governments, DFIs, and private sector actors; can support companies in Bangladesh and broader South Asia.

Supporting innovative workforce initiatives in
emerging markets to foster sustainable economic growth and inclusive employment opportunities.