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Senait Ayele
Resident Representative for Zambia and Malawi
International Finance Corporation
About me
Senait is the Resident Representative for Malawi and Zambia at the International Finance Corporation (IFC), World Bank Group, based in Lusaka, Zambia. She is responsible for formulating and implementing country strategies to enhance IFC's footprint in these nations, as well as spearheading efforts to expand IFC's investment and advisory programs. Senait's career at IFC began as an Investment Officer, covering cross-industries, and she later advanced to the role of Senior Country Officer, overseeing operations in Ethiopia, Djibouti, Eritrea, Sudan, and South Sudan.
Prior to joining IFC, Senait gained extensive experience in the commercial banking sector, where she held various management positions. She holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA) and a Bachelor of Arts degree in Accounting. Additionally, she is a Fellow Member of the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (FCCA) in the UK.
Organisation/Company Headquarter Location
United States
Country(ies) of Operation (select as many applicable)
AfghanistanAlbaniaArgentinaAustraliaBarbadosBelgiumBotswanaCanadaCongo - KinshasaCameroonEgyptEthiopiaMauritiusMalawiZambiaZimbabwe
Type of Organisation/Company
Development Finance Institutions
What is your annual turnover?
>100.000.000 EUR
What is the size of your Organisation/Company?
More than 250 employees
Organisation/Company Headquarter Area
Other
Contact details
Is speaking at
Clean Energy Track: Zambia as a Regional Energy Hub: Integration and Power Pools
Thursday, November 13, 2025 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM
Ciela Resort - Ballroom 3
Roman Iranzo · EU Delegation to Zambia
Ad Dankers · GET.invest Finance Catalyst
Francis Namakanda · ZESCO
Bwalya Mulenga · Copperbelt Energy Corporation
Senait Ayele · International Finance Corporation